Welcome to Raise!
We’re excited to be the employer of record and payments provider for the incredible work you do with the College Board Advanced Placement® (AP®) Program. While we may not be experts in educating our next generation (that’s you!), after 6 decades in the employment business, we know a thing or two about how to employ and pay people seamlessly.
Want to learn more about the AP Reading?
The AP Reading is an annual event where AP teachers and college faculty score millions of responses from AP Exams. To learn more about becoming a reader, visit AP Central.
Want to apply to be an AP Reader?
If you are not currently an AP Reader, and want to apply to be a reader, please visit the applications page to get started.
Below you can find answers to common questions—everything from your employment with Raise to onboarding and payments. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can always contact us anytime:
Toll Free: 888.315.6160 • Direct: 346.771.5690 • Email: support@raise.team
Search the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Application and Employment
- How do I apply to become an AP Reader?
- Who can be an AP Reader?
- I am an AP teacher, how do I download my AP Course Authorization Letter?
- How do I contact Raise?
- Who is Raise?
- Why do I need to onboard with Raise?
- What is a Raise ID, and how do I find my Raise ID?
- Is Raise an E-Verify employer?
- Can I be employed by ETS and Raise at the same time?
- I have questions about my 2024 employment with ETS, where do I go?
- How can I be sure Raise will keep my information secure?
Onboarding
- How do I complete my onboarding?
- How do I complete and verify my Form I-9?
- What does the onboarding process entail, how long will it take me?
- What happens if I do not complete the AP Reader onboarding process with Raise?
- Can I complete my onboarding on my phone?
- What does it mean to be a W2 Employee?
- What is the Form I-9?
- Who can verify my Form I-9?
- Why do you need my Social Security Number and date of birth?
- How do I know if my onboarding is complete?
- Do AP Readers have to provide direct deposit information to Raise?
- What is Plaid and how do they keep my information secure?
- Is my banking balance information being shared with Raise?
General AP Reading Information
- My teaching status has changed. Can I remain in the AP Reader pool?
- Where can I find my subject’s detailed training and scoring schedule?
- When is the 2026 AP Reading taking place?
- What are the key dates related to the 2026 AP Reading?
- How do I know if I am eligible to receive an invitation to an upcoming Reading?
- What is the compensation for a Reader?
- Will I earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) if I participate in the Reading?
- Can I change my AP Subject or read for more than one AP subject?
- How are Readers trained and how is learning assessed?
- How are Readers and Leaders selected to participate each year?
- What do I need to do if I receive an invitation?
- I accepted an invitation to the Reading event and now need to cancel. How do I inform you of my inability to participate?
- How do I receive an invitation for the AP Reading?
- Who is ETS?