Can I cancel or withhold my AP score?

Yes, you have the option to either cancel or withhold your AP scores if you are not satisfied with them or don't want a particular college to see them. These are two different actions with different consequences.

Withholding a Score: When you withhold a score, you prevent it from being sent to a specific college. The score is still on your record, and you can choose to send it later to a different college. There is a fee of $10 per score per college.

Canceling a Score: When you cancel a score, it is permanently deleted from your record. It will never be sent to any college, and you cannot get it back. There is no fee to cancel a score.

Both actions must be done by a specific deadline, which is usually in mid-June after you take the exam. You can make these requests through your College Board account or by mail. Students might choose to withhold or cancel a score if they performed significantly below their expectations and feel it does not accurately represent their abilities.