AdvanceD Placement (AP)

2024-2025

General Information

The 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will be administered in schools as paper-and-pencil* exams over two weeks in May: May 5–9 and May 12–16.

Please visit the College Board website for the May 2025 AP Exam Schedule.

AP Testing is Optional to take. Per the College Board, AP courses offer the opportunity to study a subject in-depth at the college level. This better prepares students for college work. If the student receives a high enough score on an AP Exam, the student may be eligible for credit, advanced placement, or both at most colleges and universities in the United States.

Cypress High School students who wish to take AP exams at their high school must register to take the exam(s) by the district-wide AP Registration & Fees Payment Deadline of November 1, 2024.

The College Board has set the national deadline for ordering all AP exams by November 10, 2024. In order for the AP Coordinators to complete the process for ordering all AP exams by this national deadline, the district needs to finalize all registrations and fees from students by November 4, 2024. However, students and families still have options if the AP Registration deadline is missed.

As such, students who are enrolled in a yearlong AP class at Cypress will not be allowed to take the test for that AP course at Cypress if they are not registered for that exam by November 10.

AP exam registrations that are not paid for (or have no payment arrangements made) by the exam order deadline date of November 10, 2024, will be canceled and exams will not be ordered.

Why Take AP Exams

Fast Facts

AP Exams take place each May and are scored on a scale of 1–5. Learn more about AP Exam scores. Most colleges grant credit, advanced placement, or both for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. See which colleges give credit for which scores.

85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience has a positive

impact on admission decisions. AP is about perseverance and new research confirms that students benefit from completing their AP course and exam, regardless of their score.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of free online resources they can access anytime. These include AP Daily videos, short searchable videos that students can access to learn more about every course topic and skill and AP Classroom where students can practice their skills, receive feedback on their progress, and see real AP Exam questions.

Benefits of Taking AP

In addition to saving time and money on their way to a college degree, students can benefit in the following ways just by taking an AP course:

Dig deeper into subjects that interest them.
Stand out in the college admission process.
Build the confidence and skills they need to tackle challenging college coursework.
Increase their chances of completing a college degree in 4 years or less.
Taking AP may also help students earn scholarships to support them with paying for college.

AP action plan

Fall

Your AP teachers will provide you with a unique join code for each of your AP classes. Use your College Board username and password and the unique code to join your class section and receive access to AP resources and tools, including AP Classroom.

Log in to MyAP to access AP Classroom, which is where you’ll find course resources like AP Daily videos and assignments from your AP teacher.
Use AP Daily videos to preview or review what you’re studying in class. These short, mobile-friendly videos provide targeted support to help you build the knowledge and skills you’ll need for your AP Exam.
Ask your AP teachers how they’ll be using AP Classroom during the school year. If they assign Topic Questions and Progress Checks, you can track your learning in the My Assignments and My Reports section of AP Classroom.

Follow along with your AP teacher’s lessons and assignments—it’s the best way to stay on track.
Ask questions along the way. This will help you better remember the material you’re learning and allow you to develop skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving.
Form study groups with your friends and classmates.
Follow @APforStudents on Twitter for encouragement, tips, and reminders from the AP Program.

Ask your AP teacher or coordinator about your school’s AP Exam registration deadline and any exam fees, as well as if you’re eligible for a fee reduction.
Review these reasons to commit to taking your AP Exams. Nearly all colleges offer credit for qualifying scores for the most popular AP courses.
Remember: 2 out of 3 AP students earn some college credit in high school.

Winter

Refresh your knowledge and skills by watching AP Daily videos and completing any practice assignments your teacher has created in AP Classroom.
Check out the University Faculty Lectures in AP Classroom to get a sense of what it would feel like to take a college class in a subject you’re interested in. Log into one of your AP courses in AP Classroom, click on the Course Resources section in the left navigation pane, select the Overview tab, and then expand the Student Resources section to see a list of lectures available for that course.

Now’s the time to start thinking about which AP courses you want to take next fall. We have the tools to help you choose.
Did you know that there are 38 AP courses ranging from social sciences to the arts, to STEM subjects and more? Meet with your school counselor to find out which classes are available at your school. This blog post also outlines How To Pick AP Courses.
Match college majors and careers with AP courses that can help you reach your future career goals.
If you’re interested in a particular college, university, or scholarship organization, select the school you want to receive your free AP score report. This is an important step to ensure you get the college credit you’ve earned.

Spring

Use these free resources to get ready:

Watch AP Daily videos and participate live on YouTube with AP Daily: Live Review.
Practice answering AP Exam questions in AP Classroom.

No matter your score, taking an AP course and exam shows colleges you’ve persisted through challenging coursework.
AP Exams are administered every May—find yours on the schedule.
Activate Your Free Score Send

You have until mid-June to send your AP Exam scores to the college, university, or scholarship organization of your choice.
Use this tool to look up all credit and placement policies for every college.

Summer

Keep these 5 tips in mind as you prepare for the next school year.
AP test scores are typically released in July. Check your account for updates.

If you have any questions about AP along the way, check out AP Students.

AP Registration

Each teacher will provide the join code

joining-your-ap-class-section-for-students.pdf

Directions for Joining

Confirm your registration for the AP Exam:

Please click on the link below to view video instructions on how to register: CollegeBoard portal instruction video

Fee Assistance

Some families qualify for reduced exam fee waiver. If a student qualifies for the reduced exam fee waiver, it is stated at the top of the letter you and your student received via email at the beginning of October. The exam cost is $15.

At the beginning of the year, families completed the Aeries Data Confirmation which verified family income. The period to complete the income verification is now closed.

Payment Options

Online Payment: Beginning Monday, October 6th, payment for AP exams will be processed through Cypress Online School payment (OSP) portal (available through the Cypress Online Store). OSP charges a 3.75% non-refundable convenience fee. We strongly recommend that parents and students are both present while registering and completing payment to ensure that the correct exams are ordered.

Please visit Ms. Malone in the Cypress High School ASB Store located next to Counseling or pay online via the Cypress High School Web Store. You must have your Cypress Student ID with you. To pay online “Click Product Categories > AP Exams”.

OSP Portal ink

Check Payment: We strongly encourage payments online through OSP. Check payments will be accepted by Ms. Malone in the Student Activities office.

Deadline to pay for exams is October 31, 2024.

AP Exam Fees –

Exams are $99.

Cancellation Fees –

Canceled or unused exams will incur a $40 fee

Exam Schedule & Testing Location

Testing Day Reminders

Exams will take approximately 4 hours 30 minutes. Please notify your coaches of AP® Test dates and times and plan accordingly. Students will not be allowed to leave the test early.
Students must bring their school picture ID cards, two #2 pencils, pens, erasers, and calculators (if applicable – see AP® Security Rules for approved types) with fresh batteries to the AP® test room. Without picture ID a student WILL NOT be admitted. CELL PHONES, BACKPACKS, PURSES OR BAGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN TESTING CENTERS. We recommend those are left at home, in your locker or in your vehicle.
Students must adhere to the Test Site Regulations for the duration of the exam period. Consequences include removal from exam and cancellation of scores. See Test Site Regulations for specific details.
College Board regulations hold that students may not take both the AP® Calculus AB and BC exams in the same calendar year. College Board is extremely strict regarding qualifying for rescheduling an AP® exam to the Late Testing (make-up) window. In addition, the reason for requesting late testing must also meet the AUHSD School Board Approved regulations for excused absences. In conjunction with College Board regulations, CHS approved reasons to reschedule an exam include: extreme illness (hospitalization or medical care, a doctor’s note will be required), bereavement, court appearance, conflict with another AP® exam, or a school sponsored sport or academic event. Additional fees may apply and documentation may be required. Students are NOT eligible for Late Testing for reasons such as: family trips, conflict with an in-class exam/activity, or having selected the incorrect AP® exam subject when you submitted your order.

Dropping an AP Exam(s)

AP exams will be ordered at the end of October 2024. Any student who drops their exam after October 31st will have a $40 cancelation fee. If a student knows that they will not be taking the exam in a course they should not sign-up for the exam or cancel the exam before October 31st. If a student joined their class with the teachers join code and they do not want to take the exam in May they need to contact Dr. Lieu before October 31st to drop the exam and avoid the cancellation fee.

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