Exam Day Information

General Exam Day Information

• Check-In for Exams

  • 1. Morning Exam Check-in begins promptly at 7:30 am

       • • Morning exam administration will begin at EXACTLY 8am. 

    2. Afternoon Exam Check-in begins promptly at 12:00 pm

       • • Afternoon exam administration will begin at EXACTLY 12:30pm. 

    3. Students will complete exam identification information during this time 

       • • Please make sure that you are in the testing room on time since every minute counts! 

           1. • Students who report after exam administration begins will not be admitted.  No exceptions! 

• Exams will take on average 4 hours (calculated from check in). 

  • 1. Exam lengths vary - please make sure you're familiar with the structure of your specific exam

       • • Add at least 45 minutes to the exam administration time for instructions and breaks. 

• Students will not be allowed to leave the test early. 

  • 1. Early departure will mean the departure is reported to The College Board, the exam is cancelled, and no refund will be issued.

• It is recommended that students leave all electronic devices, backpacks, purses, bags, etc. at home or in their vehicle.

  • 1. Students will not have access to these items during the entire exam administration. 

    2. If students bring in these items, they will be collected and returned only when the test administration is over and students are being dismissed. 

       • • All electronic devices must be turned off for the duration of the exam administration. 

• Students MAY bring water and snacks in clear containers (see through) and carried in plastic bags. 

  • 1. These items must be left in designated areas  and only at the break between exams. 

• Students must adhere to the Test Site Regulations for the duration of the exam period. 

  • 1. Consequences for not meeting these may include removal from exam and cancellation of scores or being banned from future College Board examinations. See Test Site Regulations for specific details.

• College Board is extremely strict regarding qualification for rescheduling an AP exam to the Late Testing (make-up) window. 

  • 1. In conjunction with The College Board regulations, Vista Peak Preparatory 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.

    2. Students are NOT eligible for Late Testing for reasons such as: family trips, conflict with an in-class exam/activity, failure to attend the exam, or having selected the incorrect AP exam subject when registering.