How do you know if a college accepts AP credits?

I'm trying to figure out which colleges accept AP credits and which specific courses might count. Is there a way to easily check this for different schools, or do I have to research each one individually?

This information is typically available on each college's official website, often within the admissions or registrar pages. They usually have a chart or list detailing how AP scores are handled, what score is required to get credit or place out of certain courses, and which specific AP tests they accept.

For example, College A might accept a score of 4 or 5 on the AP U.S. History exam and grant you credit for a 100-level history course, while College B might only grant placement into a higher-level history class without providing credit. This can vary quite a bit from school to school.

So while it does require some individual research, it is manageable as the information is pretty readily available. Just make sure you're checking the most up-to-date requirements, as schools may revise their policies from year to year.

In addition, it's a good idea to consider not just whether your AP credits transfer, but how they'll impact your academic plan. Even if you receive credit for a course, you may want to retake it in college if it's a foundational course for your major, as college-level coursework may go more in-depth than the AP class did.