When Should I Get College Board to send my AP scores to colleges?

<p>When should I get College Board to send my AP scores to the colleges I am applying? I self studied for all my APs and did not take AP classes. So I dont have AP classes to show in my transcripts and only can show the colleges my scores. But $15 per score report is really a lot for me. Plus, the 1st time I took Calculus AB, I got a 2 because I did not bringing a graphing calculator. The next year, I got a 5. So I have to spend another $10 to withhold a grade. So for each college I am applying, I have to spend $25. So I am short in cash. It is not enough self reporting the AP grades right? I must get CB to send in official grades before admissions make their decisions right? Please advice me guys.</p>

<p>ummm, i just self-reported the scores on all my applications; i will send in the "official" scores (sometime in april or may) only to the college i will actually attend this fall... maybe you could do the same?</p>

<p>p.s. colleges don't need the official AP scores to make an admissions decision...</p>

<p>Arachnophobia12,
Thanks for answering my question. They kept asking about send your official standardized scores, so I figured AP entered into tht category like SATs. Ughh, I hate all the money we have to pay CB to send our scores.</p>

<p>yeah, the only time you have to officially send your ap scores is when you are matriculating at a school.</p>