2024-25 El Capitan AP Exam information
Two Ways to Practice for your AP exam
Bluebook APP
Test Previews
A test preview is a short set of questions that lets you experience digital testing and try out all the tools. You won’t receive scores or any feedback on your answers.
Test previews are untimed. On test day, a timer will be running.
You may use assistive technology with a test preview. If you’re approved for extra time or breaks, you’ll get them on test day but not in the test preview. If you configure your assistive technology settings during a test preview, you may need to repeat this step on test day.
How to Access the Bluebook App on Your Chromebook
1️⃣ Sign Out – If you're currently logged in, sign out of your Chromebook.
2️⃣ Open the App Tray – Click on the app launcher (bottom left)
3️⃣ Select Bluebook – Find and click on the Bluebook app to open it.
AP Classroom
Full-Length Practice Tests
Full-length practice tests are available in Bluebook for the AP Exams, go to AP Classroom once your teacher has assigned the practice test.
Full-length practice tests are timed like real tests, except you can move forward from one section to the next before time expires.
If you test with accommodations, you can select your accommodation when setting up the practice test and see how it will work on test day. If you configure your assistive technology settings during a practice test, you may need to repeat this step on test day.
Full-length practice tests are scored. After you complete a practice test in Bluebook, your scores will be available on My Practice.
Bring to the exam room
All exams:
A watch (in case the exam room doesn’t have a clock that can be easily seen).
A government-issued or school-issued photo ID if they don’t attend the school where they’re taking the exam.
Digital exams:
Fully charged testing device (devices should hold a charge for at least 4 hours) with Bluebook installed
Their College Board account sign-in credentials.
Charging cord/AC adapter that is compatible with their testing device
Pencils or pens for making notes on school-provided scratch paper
External mouse (optional)
External keyboard if testing with an iPad or Windows tablet
Hybrid digital exams: All items listed under Digital Exams apply.
2 No. 2 pencils (with erasers) or 2 pens with black or dark blue ink for writing responses in the Section II: Free-Response booklet
Up to 2 calculators with the necessary capabilities if taking an AP Biology, Calculus, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics, Precalculus, or Statistics Exam.
A ruler or straightedge if taking an AP Physics Exam.
do not bring
Electronic equipment of any kind except devices being used for digital exams.
Prohibited: phones, smartwatches, smart glasses or wearable technology of any kind, laptops, tablet computers, Bluetooth devices, portable listening or recording devices, cameras or other photographic equipment, devices that can access the internet, separate timers of any type, and any other electronic or communication devices.
All stylus pens, Apple pens, smart pens, iPad pencils, and other electronic writing instruments.
Books, notebooks, compasses, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or notes.
Mechanical pencils, No. 3 pencils, or colored pencils.
Rulers or straightedges (these are allowed only for Physics exams). Protractors.
Scratch paper (the proctor will provide scratch paper for all fully digital, hybrid digital, and AP Chinese and AP Japanese Exams) Computers or calculators (except as previously noted).
Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions. Watches that beep or have an alarm.
Food or drink.
Clothing or shoes with subject-related information.
NEW Head coverings (hats, brimmed caps, etc.) are not permitted while testing.
Earplugs or headphones.
Clipboards.
Privacy screens.
Separate computer monitors.
Needs to be installed by student and cannot be pushed out through District
Select the link above and click “Add to Chrome”
About the AP program
The Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take college-level courses and exams in high school and earn college credit, advanced placement, or both at many colleges and universities in the U.S. and around the world. They follow a specific set of curriculum in preparation for an exam in early May. By earning college credit in high school and skipping introductory courses in college, you can save time and money as they work toward a college degree.
Taking AP courses in high school could give you an advantage in college by letting you:
Earn College Credit
Your AP score could earn you college credits before you even set foot on campus.
Earn Advanced Placement
Your AP score can let you skip introductory courses in college and can increase your pay in the armed forces.
Save Money and Time
Earning credit or placement can open up time on your schedule or even let you graduate early.
Students who take AP courses send a signal to colleges that they’re serious about their education and that they’re willing to challenge themselves with rigorous coursework.[1]
A Head Start in High School
Research consistently shows that AP students are better prepared for college than students who don’t take AP. They’re more likely to enroll and stay in college, do well in their classes, and graduate in four years. Taking AP can help you:
Get a Taste of College
Get familiar with college-level work—and boost your confidence by tackling it.
Develop College Skills
Time management, critical thinking, scholarly writing—AP courses help you hone the skills you’ll need in college and career.
Discover Your Passion
Studying a subject in depth could give you new insights and even put you on the path to a career. Learn to tap your creativity and your problem-solving skills to address course challenges.
College Admissions Leaders Support AP Students
These admissions officers from colleges across the country have encouraging words for students taking AP Exams this year.
By taking an AP Exam, you'll gain an advantage on your path to college.
Research shows that students who receive a score of 3 or higher on AP Exams typically experience greater academic success in college and have higher graduation rates than their non-AP peers.[3]
Research shows that students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a college degree on time[4]—which means they avoid paying for, for example, a fifth year of tuition.
