What is an AP reader?

AP Readers are educators, typically high school teachers and college faculty, who are selected to evaluate and score free-response answers on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Each year, they participate in the AP Reading, a process organized by the College Board where thousands of AP exam responses are graded. AP Readers receive training to ensure scoring consistency and accuracy, and their evaluations help determine students’ final AP scores. Being an AP Reader is also a professional development opportunity that allows participants to collaborate with peers and gain insight into AP exam standards.