The AP score scale ranges from 5 to 1:
Score
5 Extremely well qualified
4 Well qualified
3 Qualified
2 Possibly qualified
1 No Recommendation
Earned scores of 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams usually result in the awarding of college credits in the corresponding subject area.
The exams usually occur in May of each year. Click here to see the exam schedule.
Students must register on for testing on MyAP. See your AP teacher for the classroom code to register.
Bring:
Two sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers)
Two pens with black or dark blue ink only
A watch
Up to two calculators of the appropriate type (AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics only)
For AP Physics only: A ruler or straightedge
A valid photo ID if they do not attend the school where they are taking the exam
NEW Students may bring hand sanitizer with them to the exam room, but it must remain under their desk during testing.
Do not bring:
Electronic equipment (phones, smartwatches, or wearable technology of any kind, laptops, tablet computers, Bluetooth devices, portable listening or recording devices—MP3 player, iPod, etc.—cameras or other photographic equipment, devices that can access the internet, separate timers of any type, and any other electronic or communication devices).
Books, compasses, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, notes, or mechanical or colored pencils
Rulers, straightedges (these are allowed only for Physics exams), or Protractors
Scratch paper
Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions
Calculators (unless it is an exam for AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics)
Watches that beep or have an alarm
Food or drink
Clothing or shoes with subject-related information
Earplugs
Clipboards