AP EXAM INFO 2025-2026

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. Thomson will contact you after registration closes 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. We will make every effort to conduct the test as efficiently as possible. Note that students who present excuse notices for this date will NOT be permitted entrance to the senior prom.

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.

Students in Economics and Physics C must join BOTH sections of their course.

** 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): You will receive a join code when you register for the exam on Total Registration. Be sure to immediately join the AP Classroom, so that your exam can be ordered.

Registration will begin around October 1, 2025

Regular Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 4, 11:59pm

Late Registration: 12:01am, Wednesday, November 5 - Monday, March 2

Registration is a two-step process:

1) Complete the registration and payment on the Total Registration site: https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/310073. If you have taken AP exams or a PSAT exam at HHS in previous years, you should use your existing Total Registration account. 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.

2) Join the AP Classroom on the My AP site (http://myap.collegeboard.org)  for each AP course. You will only need to do this if you have not already completed the process in your AP class with your AP Teacher or if you are not enrolled in the course at HHS. **This is slightly different from previous years**

HHS permits its students to enroll in any exam that is offered at HHS, regardless of enrollment in the course. Note that the exam fee is slightly more for these exams; free and reduced lunch students receive a small discount.

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

After paying for your exam, you must use the displayed Join Code to join the AP classroom on myap.collegeboard.org  so that your exam can be ordered.

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 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.

SCVTHS who reside within the Hillsborough Township School District are permitted to take exams at Hillsborough HS.

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

After paying for your exam, you must use the displayed Join Code to join the AP classroom on myap.collegeboard.org  so that your exam can be ordered.

A few key points:

• HHS permits students to enroll in any exam that is offered at HHS. The exam fee is $125 per exam.

• Students receive no access to any test preparation materials from HHS teachers or through AP Classroom. Students are entirely on their own for preparation.

Homeschooled students who reside in Hillsborough are permitted to take AP exams at Hillsborough HS.

Please review the policies below:

• Exam Cost: $125 per exam

• Exams will be offered to Hillsborough residents who are homeschooled or attend SCVTHS only. Students who attend private schools are expected to sit for exams at their school of attendance. No exams will be offered to students who reside outside of Hillsborough under any circumstances.

• Students must be in the equivalent of grades 9-12. No students in grade 8 or below are permitted to test.

• Students may only take exams in courses that are offered at HHS. Exams are not available in the following subjects: Comparative Government, German, Japanese, Latin, Music Theory, Research, Seminar, or Spanish Literature.

• Proof of Hillsborough residency is required at the time of registration. Acceptable documentation includes parent/guardian/student driver's license, voter registration card, court order, utility bill, property tax bill, or copy of lease or deed. Please submit documentation to Mrs. Thomson at athomson@htps.us. Questions should also be directed to Mrs. Thomson.

• Student identification is required on test day, per the College Board requirements (student ID, license, passport - with photo)

• HHS will supply Chromebooks on test day, or students may bring their own device. Students who bring their own devices will be expected to have loaded the appropriate apps. HHS cannot provide technical support for students who use their own devices.

• Homeschooled students with documented disabilities are responsible for applying for accommodations on their own. Students who intend to apply for (or have been approved for) accommodations must notify the AP coordinator of this information no later than December 1. The deadline to apply is in January each year. All accommodations must be approved no later than April 1, and families should begin this process as early as possible. HHS will be unable to provide accommodations that are not approved by this deadline. 

After paying for your exam, you must use the displayed Join Code to join the AP classroom on myap.collegeboard.org  so that your exam can be ordered.

Please follow the directions under Exam Ordering (above) to register for exams. You should also email your documentation of residency to Mrs. Thomson at athomson@htps.us.

Morning Exams: 

• Report Time: 7:30am

• Report directly to your assigned testing room, sent to you by email.

• See the schedule above for anticipated end time for regular time exams. (to be posted in early Spring)

• Lunch: Students will eat lunch in the period after testing, before returning to class for the afternoon.

• Extended time students and students taking two tests in a day should bring their lunch from home.

Afternoon Exams: 

• Report Time: See schedule above, and sent to you by email. Report times vary, and may be adjusted if the morning exam runs late. (to be posted in early Spring)

• Report directly to your assigned testing room, sent to you by email.

• 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 will be able to leave class early, so that they have time to eat before testing.  Bringing your lunch is recommended, as you will sometimes be eating during the "off" periods.

  • 11:30 report: You may leave class after period 4 (10:45am)

  • 11:45 report: You may leave class towards the end of period 5 (11:00am)

  • 12:00 report: You may leave class after period 5 (11:10am)

  • 12:15 report: You may leave class during period 6 (11:30am)

• 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. Thomson ASAP to discuss options.

Two exams in a day: 

You will need to bring a bag lunch. 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 bring a note from your parent and drop it off at 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.

• You may NOT leave for the day without going through the attendance office. These are considered class cuts. If you're leaving, follow the procedure above.

IMPORTANT! 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 afternoon test as efficiently as possible. Note that students who present excuse notices for this date will NOT be permitted entrance to the senior prom. Students ARE permitted to arrive at school in time for the test (by 11:45), but the morning class absences will count as unexcused absences.

All Exams:

• Please be ready to go when you arrive! Pencils sharpened, stopped at the restroom, etc. Check the list of what to bring/not bring below. We will begin promptly!

• Students cannot be dismissed early. All test takers must remain until all tests are collected and counted.

• Students should bring with them only what is necessary for exams. In most testing rooms, we have very little extra space for student belongings.

What to Bring:

• Chromebook and power cord - required for all tests.

• Your College Board username and password

• For world language tests: Several sharpened No. 2 Pencils with erasers (not mechanical pencils)

• For digital/hybrid tests: Writing implements of your choice

• Scientific or Graphic Calculator (Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Statistics, Physics only) - be sure yours meets the requirements. You can also use the built-in calculator for everything except Statistics. Stats students MUST have a handheld calculator.

• 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. You can also use the built-in calculator.

• A ruler - for Physics tests. No protractors allowed.

• Photo ID (if you are not an HHS student)

• Layers of clothing  (It could be 80+ in the library, or it could be 65. It's unpredictable) 

• Other necessary items: inhaler, tissues, period products (keep these on your person or in a small bag (e.g. pencil case) that you keep with you). You won't have access to your backpack during the test.

• Water/small snack

• Bagged lunch - 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. 

What NOT to Bring:

• Backpack/Large Bag - if at all avoidable. If you need to bring it, bring only what's necessary (don't bring things for classes you won't be attending). Note you will not have access to your backpack during the test or break. 

• Leisure books - You cannot read during the test or break.

• Scrap paper - Will be provided

• Test Prep Books/Class Notes/Textbooks/etc - These can not 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.

• Timers - Separate timers are prohibited.

• Highlighters - they are not permitted

• Anything that makes noise

• Anything that covers your head (hoodie, hat)

You will use the Bluebook app for testing, which has been loaded to your Chromebook. You can access it by clicking on the Apps menu before you log in (same place you go for state testing).

Click here to watch a video previewing the digital testing experience, and click here to watch a video previewing the hybrid 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 Art History  

• AP Chinese (not using Bluebook app)

• 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   

• AP World History: Modern 

The below tests are hybrid. For these tests, the multiple choice section will completed and submitted via the Bluebook app. The free response questions will be in the Bluebook app, and your answers will br handwritten by you 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 Precalculus  

• AP Statistics

On test day, you must bring:

• your charged Chromebook

• your power cord

• external mouse (optional)

• your College Board username and password

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

World Language Tests - French, German, Italian 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.  Your teacher will also assist with practice.

Here are instructions for practice. You should pull these up on a separate device or print them, because you won't be able to see them while you are in the recording app.

DAC App Instructions - For Practice

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.

• On test day, we will provide you with a set of headphones with a microphone. You cannot use your own headphones on exam day.

• You can pull the headphones off your ears when you are listening to the audio, and then pull them over your ears. This will also cut down somewhat on the distraction of hearing the people around you, who are doing their recordings at the same time.

• 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. 

World Language Tests - Chinese

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 testing app, to be sure it works properly on your device, and to ensure that you are comfortable using it. 

Please complete the readiness check no later than Wednesday, April 29. The readiness check will only take a few minutes. 

The directions are below. You need to go through Step 8 (you might want to pull these up on a second device, so you can look at them while on your Chromebook). Once you're done with step 8, you can choose to go on to the practice test. 

AP Chinese Exam - Practice Instructions

For this purpose, you can use any set of regular headphones (not wireless or Bluetooth) that you have. We will issue you a set of headphones with a microphone for use on exam day.

I encourage all students to also complete the practice test, so that you are familiar with the functions of the app, and typing in Chinese using the app. For speaking, I recommend practicing with a mask on if you will wear a mask on exam day. The practice test is 60 minutes, but you can exit out of each section and move on once you get the hang of it. We will not have any opportunity for practice in the app on exam day.

If you have any questions, or any issues, please notify me right away.

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 EST. 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. Review the digital exam instructions above

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 8 at 8pm EST. 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.

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

Students who have an emergency and are unable to test as scheduled should contact Mrs. Thomson 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 tests as efficiently as possible. Note that students who present excuse notices for this date will NOT be permitted entrance to the senior prom.

If you are out sick, please make sure that you email Mrs. Thomson immediately - please do not assume that message will be relayed by someone else.

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 20 for 2026 Exams.

Click here for directions and FAQs

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

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

Students must request an exam cancellation on the Total Registration website.

Students will receive a partial refund for exams canceled through April 20, 2026. After April 20, there are no refunds.