Exam Schedule

AP Exam Schedule 2026 (by date)

Two exams at the same time: You may register for both exams. You will take one exam on the alternate testing date. Mrs. Harwich will contact you after registration closes in the spring to inform you of which exam you will take on which date.

Two exams in a day: You will take the exams on the primary testing date as scheduled, per College Board policy.

NOTE: Students will not be permitted to take an alternate exam because their exam is held on the day of the Senior Prom. The AP Environmental Science (AM exam) and AP Computer Science A (PM exam) are offered on Friday, May 15. We will make every effort to conduct the test as efficiently as possible.

College Board AP Classroom (My AP)

All students enrolled in AP courses must enroll in the appropriate AP Classroom on the College Board's My AP site: http://myap.collegeboard.org.

During the month of September, your AP teacher will provide you with the join code(s) necessary to join the correct sections of your course. All students enrolled in AP courses must enroll in the appropriate AP Classroom on the College Board's My AP site:

** Joining the AP Classroom is NOT the same as ordering the exam, even if you indicate on the CB site that you plan to test. You MUST follow the two-step process in October to pay for and order your exam. If you do not pay, you will not test. **

Exam-only students (not enrolled in the relevant course at HHS): Please see your school counselor if you would like to self-study for an AP exam for a course that we currently offer at HHS.

Exam Ordering Information

Registration Deadlines

Thursday, October 31 - Regular registration end for all fall semester courses and ALL online courses

Friday, February 28 - Regular registration ends for all spring semester courses

Friday, November 15 - Friday, February 28 at 11:59pm - Late registration period. Each exam costs an additional $40 (College Board fee charged to HHS) and must be paid in full at the time of ordering.

Registration is a two-step process:

1) Complete the registration and payment on the APTS site: https://aptsusa.com/holliston/ap/. Parents and students should both be present while registering to ensure that the correct exams are ordered. Please be sure to have a credit card or debit card available before beginning registration. If you do not complete this step, no exam will be ordered. If you need financial assistance, please contact Mrs. Harwich - harwichm@holliston.k12.ma.us.
2) Complete the confirmation on the College Board’s My AP site (http://myap.collegeboard.org) for each AP course. Under each course, students should click “Register for Exam” and confirm registration (or indicate that they are not taking that exam).

Information for Exam-Only Test Takers (not enrolled in any course at HHS)

HHS permits its students to enroll in any exam that is currently offered at HHS, regardless of enrollment in the course.

Students follow the same registration process as all other test takers.

See your counselor to get the "Exam Only" Join Code and to ensure that you are able to pay for an exam on the APTS website.

A few key points:

Students receive no access to any test preparation materials from HHS teachers or through AP Classroom. Students are entirely on their own for preparation.
Colleges place much more value on enrollment and performance in the course than self-studying for exams. If it is possible to enroll in the course during your time at HHS, we strongly encourage you to do so. Note that many schools do not consider AP exam scores in the admission process at all.

Exam Day Logistics

Morning Exams:

Report Time: 8:00 am (seated and start test at 8:15 am).
Report directly to your assigned testing room.
Lunch: Students will eat lunch in the period after testing, before returning to class for the afternoon.
Extended time students should bring their lunch from home.

Afternoon Exams:

Report Time: See schedule posted in Google Classroom (in early spring). Report times vary, and may be adjusted if the morning exam runs late.
Students are expected to attend morning classes.
Report directly to your assigned testing room.
Students must pre-arrange their own transportation home for all afternoon exams. You will not catch the bus.
See schedule above for anticipated end times for regular time exams. End times for afternoon tests are unpredictable, and may vary from those listed here. Extended time exams will end later.
Lunch: Students may have to eat during DSB. Bringing your lunch is recommended on test days.
Make sure to tell your coach or advisor that you will miss practice/games/meetings, if applicable. HHS will not reschedule exams for regular season athletic events. If a conference/county/state tournament is scheduled on your exam day, please reach out to Mrs. Harwich ASAP to discuss options.

Two exams in a day:

You will need to bring a lunch from home. You will have an opportunity to eat (quickly, ~ 15 minutes) in a designated area between exams. You might also consider bringing a "snack lunch" that you can space out and eat during the exam breaks and the break between tests.

Class Attendance Policy On Testing Days:

If you are absent from classes beyond those during your exam time and lunch, you will be marked absent. PLEASE monitor your absences for the year. You don't want to lose credit in a class because you came in late on an AP exam day.
If you intend to leave after your exam, please have your parent/guardian call the attendance office in the morning before testing. Course absences for your classes held after exam dismissal and lunch are NOT excused and count towards loss of credit.

All Exams:

Please be ready to go when you arrive! Know your College Board login credentials, have a blue or black pen, be sure pencils sharpened, stop at the restroom, etc. Check the list of what to bring/not bring below. We will begin promptly!
Students cannot be dismissed until the full regular testing window has elapsed. All test takers must remain seated until they are dismissed by the proctor.
Students should bring with them only what is necessary for exams.

What to Bring:

Chromebook and power cord - required for all tests.
Your College Board username and password.
Several sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers (not mechanical pencils).
Pens (dark blue or black ink only).
Scientific or Graphing Calculator (Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Statistics, Physics only) - be sure yours meets the requirements. No calculators will be provided.
4-Function Calculator (Microeconomics and Macroeconomics) - Here are some Amazon links to acceptable calculators, if you can't find one in your kitchen junk drawer: Casio-HSVA, Amazon Basics Desktop Calculator, TI-503 Calculator
A ruler - for Physics tests that allow a ruler. No protractors allowed.
Layers of clothing (it could be 80+ in the library, or it could be 65. It's unpredictable - but more likely to be hot because there is no air conditioning).
Water/small snack - taken out of your backpack prior to the start of the test.
Lunch from home - if you have two exams in the same day, or if you have a morning extended time test. You might consider bringing a "snack lunch" that you can eat throughout the day if you are taking multiple tests. Taken out of your backpack prior to the start of the test.

What NOT to Bring:

Leisure books - You cannot read during the test or break.
Scrap paper - Paper will be provided by the school.
Test prep books/class notes/textbooks/etc. - These cannot enter the test room at all. Leave them home.
Cell phones/smartwatches - The official College Board policy is no phones in the testing room. Any cell phones, etc. that make it to the testing room will be turned off, collected and returned to you after all exams have been collected. If you don't want us to take it, don't bring it at all.
Mechanical pencils.
Highlighters - they are not permitted.

Digital and Hybrid Exams

On test day, you must bring:

your charged Chromebook
your power cord
external mouse (optional)
your College Board username and password

You will use the Bluebook app for testing, which has been loaded to your Chromebook. (Power your computer off and restart prior to test day so Bluebook can update.)

Scrap paper will be provided. Do not bring your own.

Click here to watch a video previewing the digital testing experience. It is strongly recommended that you complete the Preview questions in the Bluebook app. While these are not scored, it will allow you to practice using the tools within the app.

The following tests are fully digital:

AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles  
AP English Language and Composition  
AP English Literature and Composition  
AP Environmental Science 
AP European History  
AP Human Geography 
AP Psychology 
AP United States Government and Politics 
AP United States History

The below tests are hybrid. For these tests, the multiple choice section will be completed and submitted via the Bluebook app. The free response questions will be in the Bluebook app, and you will hand-write your answers in the provided testing booklet.

AP Biology  
AP Calculus AB 
AP Calculus BC 
AP Chemistry 
AP Macroeconomics  
AP Microeconomics 
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based  
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based 
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism 
AP Physics C: Mechanics 
AP Statistics

Special Instructions: World Language (French and Spanish)

On test day, you will need to bring your Chromebook and charger with you to the test.

Prior to exam day, you will need to practice with the recording app, to be sure it works properly on your device, and to ensure that you are comfortable using it. The College Board usually releases the DAC practice code in April.

Some important information about this exam:

If your Chromebook doesn't work, you should contact the Tech Dept now to get it repaired. Please don't wait until exam day.
PLEASE take the time to practice. We won't be providing remedial instructions on exam day for students who did not practice on their own.

Special Instructions: Computer Science Principles (NOT OFFERED 2025-2026)

Students taking AP Computer Science Principles must follow the directions provided by their teacher to submit their performance task by the final deadline.

No submissions will be accepted after April 30th at 11:59pm EDT. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. There is no grace period if your submission is slow.

In addition, you must take the in-person exam.

Special Instructions: Art Portfolios (NOT OFFERED 2025-2026)

Students taking AP 2D or AP Drawing must follow the directions provided by their teacher to submit their portfolio by the final deadline.

No submissions will be accepted after Friday, May 9th at 8pm EDT. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. There is no grace period if your submission is slow.

All submission is digital this year. There is no submission of physical work, and there is no exam.

Terms and Conditions

The College Board requires that all students accept the terms and conditions. You will be asked for confirmation of your agreement to these terms as part of your test on exam day.

AP Exam Terms and Conditions

Absences for Emergencies

Students who have an emergency and are unable to test as scheduled should contact Mrs. Harwich, AP Coordinator, immediately by email. We will determine if you are eligible to reschedule to a future testing date.

Exams may be made up in very limited circumstances; a doctor's note will be required for absences missed due to illness.

NOTE: Students will not be permitted to take an alternate exam because their exam is held on the day of the Senior Prom. We will make every effort to conduct the test as efficiently as possible.

If you are out sick, please make sure that you email Mrs. Harwich directly and immediately - please do not assume that message will be relayed to her.

Sending Scores to Colleges

Seniors should send their official scores to the college they will attend. This will send all exam scores for all AP exams you ever took. The deadline to make this request is June 20th for 2026 Exams. Click here for directions and FAQs.

Sophomores and Juniors should not send their scores at this time. Students will report unofficial scores on college applications, and send official scores at the end of their senior year.

Score Release

Scores will be available starting in early July 2026. Scores are released online on the College Board site.

Exam Cancellations and Refunds

Students who wish to cancel an AP Exam may do so through March 31, 2026 for a partial refund of $60. A $41 cancellation penalty fee levied by College Board will be retained from the exam fees on file. Credit and debit card fees are non-refundable.
Changes to registrations/cancellations on or after April 1, 2026 will not be eligible for any refund.
Cancellation notification must be submitted to cancel@aptsusa.com and include the student’s name, Holliston High School’s name, and the name of the exam the student wishes to cancel.

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