Tennessee high school students who took Advanced Placement (AP) exams earlier this year can view their scores starting Monday, July 7, 2025, at www.apstudents.collegeboard.org. Scores are determined through a mix of multiple-choice and free-response sections evaluated by expert graders.
AP courses allow students to engage in college-level work and potentially earn college credit. High scores can help students skip equivalent college courses, while lower scores may require them to take those courses later.
Students should check specific college AP credit policies on the College Board’s site or their target institutions’ admissions pages, as each college sets its own standards. A score of 3 may be accepted at one college but not at another.
AP exam scores range from 1 to 5, reflecting different performance levels:
– 5: Extremely well qualified (equivalent to an A); most colleges grant credit.
– 4: Well qualified (A- or B+); many colleges award credit, though some may be stricter.
– 3: Qualified (B or C); some colleges grant credit, but others may require a score of 4 or 5.
– 2: Possibly qualified; rarely receives credit.
– 1: No recommendation; usually results in no credit.
“AP exams are important not just for potential college credit; they help students save time and money by allowing them to skip introductory courses,” said JC Bowman, executive director of Professional Educators of Tennessee. He added, “It is also a good opportunity for a student to demonstrate their ability to handle college-level work.”
