Become an AP Reader
Put your expertise to work at the annual AP Reading
Each June, college faculty and AP teachers from around the world gather for the annual AP Reading. Led by a Chief Reader, a college professor responsible for ensuring that AP scoring reflects college-level achievement, AP Readers evaluate and score the free-response sections of the AP Exams. More than 10,000 teachers and college faculty members participated in the 2009 Reading.
Readers describe the experience as an intensive collegial exchange and a valuable opportunity for professional development. Secondary school Readers can receive certificates rewarding professional development hours and continuing education units (CEUs) for their participation in the AP Reading. In addition, Readers are provided an honorarium of $1,604 and their travel expenses, lodging, and meals are reimbursed.
Apply to become an AP Reader today:
Readers are particularly needed for the following AP Exams:
Comparative Government and Politics
Human Geography
Spanish Literature
World History
Eligibility requirements
College Readers must have taught within the past three years at least one college course comparable to the AP course.
Secondary school Readers must currently teach the AP course in a face-to-face classroom setting and have at least three years of experience teaching that course. There are two exceptions to this rule:
- If the AP course is new (such as AP Chinese or Japanese) teachers must demonstrate appropriate expertise and teaching experience.
- Teachers who are teaching an online/virtual AP course may apply if they have at least three years of experience teaching the course in a face-to-face classroom setting.