Why Become an AP Reader
Gain an in-depth understanding of the AP Exam so you can better assess your own students’ work.
In a survey, over 97% of returning High School AP Readers and over 71% of returning Higher Ed AP Readers said that they made changes to the way they teach or score work because of their experience at the AP Reading.
Join 18,000+ Educators
Exchange ideas and experiences with a global network of teachers, faculty, and AP Development Committee members.
Earn CEU Credits
Earn professional development hours and Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Score from Home
For the 2020 AP Reading, all scoring will be done online because of the coronavirus (covid-19) crisis.
Get Compensated
All Readers receive compensation for their work during the Reading. Expenses, lodging, and meals are covered for Readers who travel.
Readers speak: 97% of surveyed educators who took part in the AP Reading say it was a positive experience.
How to Apply
Complete the application to become an AP Reader. Applications are accepted year-round, but spots are limited. Invitations are sent January through May. Check out FAQs for more information.
Who can be an AP Reader?
College Faculty
AP Readers from colleges and universities must be active faculty members and have taught at least one semester of a comparable AP course — as described in the AP Course Description — within the past three years.
High School Teachers
Must currently teach the AP course in a classroom and have at least two years of experience doing so. Two exceptions apply: Teachers of a new AP course who demonstrate appropriate expertise or online AP course teachers who also have experience teaching the course in a classroom for at least two years.
Dates
2020 AP At-Home Reading Event Schedule
The AP Reading has traditionally been an on-site event (with some opportunities for online scoring in certain subjects). However, for the 2020 AP Reading, all AP scoring will be done online because of the coronavirus crisis.
| AP Subject | 2020 Dates |
|---|---|
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Art History |
June 13–19 |
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Biology |
June 15–21 |
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Calculus |
June 13–19 |
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Chemistry |
June 19–25 |
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Chinese Language and Culture |
June 15–21 |
|
Comparative Government and Politics |
June 16–22 |
|
Computer Science A |
June 19–25 |
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Computer Science Principles |
June 9–15 |
|
English Language and Composition |
June 19–25 |
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English Literature and Composition |
June 12–18 |
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Environmental Science |
June 18–24 |
|
European History |
June 14–20 |
|
French Language and Culture |
June 16–22 |
|
German Language and Culture |
June 15–21 |
|
Human Geography |
June 11–17 |
|
Italian Language and Culture |
June 16–22 |
|
Japanese Language and Culture |
June 13–19 |
|
Latin |
June 11–17 |
|
Macroeconomics |
June 18–24 |
|
Microeconomics |
June 15–21 |
|
Music Theory |
June 15–21 |
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Physics |
June 12–18 |
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Psychology |
June 14–20 |
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Research |
June 7–13 |
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Seminar |
June 7–13 |
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Spanish Language and Culture |
June 19–25 |
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Spanish Literature and Culture |
June 12–18 |
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Statistics |
June 18–24 |
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Art and Design |
June 6–12 |
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United States Government and Politics |
June 11–17 |
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United States History |
June 13–19 |
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World History: Modern |
June 17–23 |
We’re especially interested in Readers in these subjects:
- Computer Science A
- Computer Science Principles
- Environmental Science
- Human Geography
- Research
- Seminar
- Spanish Literature and Culture
- U.S. Government and Politics
- U.S. History
- World History: Modern
Please note: Schedule is subject to change. Online Readers will score from home or office during the scheduled dates noted above.