AP Testing

What does an AP exam score mean?

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.

When and where are AP exams administered?

The exams usually occur in May of each year. Click here to see the exam schedule.

How do students register for AP exams?

Students must register on for testing on MyAP. See your AP teacher for the classroom code to register.

What should I bring to my exam?

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