Advance Placement (AP) Exams
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What?
AP Exams evaluate a students ability to perform at a college level. They represent college-level work in a number of academic areas (34 to be exact). You do NOT need to take an AP class to take an AP test. If students perform well on the test, they can receive college credit and be placed into a higher level class upon arriving at college. Think about the kind of time and money this could save you!
Each of the 34 exams has its own unique requirements; however, almost all of the exams have several things in common:
Each of the 34 exams has its own unique requirements; however, almost all of the exams have several things in common:
- Most exams are two to three hours long. Be prepared to tackle a challenging exam with limited breaks. Eat a good breakfast and, if you are taking more than one exam on the same day, make sure you have lunch and snacks to keep you going.
- The first part of the exam usually consists of multiple-choice questions. You will choose one of four or five answer choices for each question. Your total exam score on the multiple-choice section is based only on the number of questions answered correctly. You won’t receive or lose points for incorrect answers or unanswered questions.
- The second part of the exam usually consists of free-response questions that require you to generate your own responses. Depending on the exam, your responses could be in the form of an essay, a solution to a problem, a spoken response and more.
Who?
If you have taken an AP course, you should take the AP Exam in an attempt to receive college credit or placement.
If you have not taken an AP course but feel confident in a subject area, then you should take the test! |
When?
AP Exams are offered for two weeks every May.
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Helpful Hints:
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- Register with your school counselor. The cost is $89 per exam.
- Be prepared! Answer practice questions here.
- Take as many AP exams as you feel comfortable. If you're confident in a subject area, take the AP test for an attempt to receive college credit.
- Your AP teacher or your school counselor can go over the exam format with you.
- Visit the AP Courses page to find out specific details for your AP Exam, practice questions, and exam specific tips.
- If you need accommodations, visit the Services for Students with Disabilities page.
Find out if the college you are considering accepts AP credit!
Visit https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/takingtheexam for more information!
Information retrieved from: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/index.html and https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/takingtheexam