Advanced Placement Exams

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS

What Is an AP Exam?

AP stands for Advanced Placement; it is used to designate an approved “college level” course taken in high school. The AP Exam is the test that is given at the end of the course. If you do well on the Exam, it can send a message to colleges that you have a high potential for success at the college level. Depending on the college, you may receive college credit if you pass the Exam with a score of 3, 4, or 5. This can eliminate the need for you to take certain General Education courses and can save you time and money. Check the website www.apstudent.collegeboard.org/ap/creditpolicy to see if the colleges you apply to will accept the AP Exam scores of the AP Courses you are taking.

Who Should Take an AP Course?

Students taking these courses show academic motivation, ability for critical thinking, and an ability to be very organized, as well as being able to balance the many things in a high school student’s life. If you are enrolled in a Clovis North AP Course, then it is expected that you will also take the Exam. (Even if you do not pass the Exam, colleges like to see the fact that you took both the AP Course and the AP Exam).

How Do I Sign Up for These Exams?

At Clovis North, information about how and when to sign up for the AP Exam will be provided through your AP teacher. All AP Exams are in May. There is a fee of approximately

$99.00 per exam. Payment and registration for exam dates are TBD. AP Exam Dates For 2025:

Clovis North will be offering 22 AP Classes in 2025/2026. AP Exams are approximately 4 hours in length and are administered by the Clovis North Counseling staff. College Board sets the Exam dates and times. Following are the dates for Clovis North AP Exams in May 2026: