AP- Accepted Data File Layout
This file is an Comma Separated Value format (.CSV)
- This file is a CSV file provided by the College Board.
- The file cannot be compressed or zipped.
- File name cannot contain spaces.
- When naming files, only use letters, numbers, dashes or underscores.
- Different file layouts exist for this type of file; you must choose the time period and/or year the data file was obtained.
- If your data is not present after uploading your file, you may re-upload and choose a different time period.
- If an AP files a “Student Identifier” section that contains either an SSN or Local IDs that 100% match an existing PEIMS record in your OnPoint client system. The AP parser will now use this section to help identify to whom the records belong.
More information about accessing your AP Score Reports
For more information about your AP Score Reports, please visit the college board website:
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/scores/available-reports/student-datafile (Posted 07/25/2024)
2025 AP Data File Format
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ap-datafile-layout-2025.pdf
2024 AP Data File Format
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ap-datafile-layout-2024.pdf