AP EXAM SALES Information

For 2026, tests are either fully digital, digital hybrid, or paper.  Students must bring a fully charged school Chromebook or personal laptop. You will NOT have access to electricity during the testing window, however, you may bring an extra laptop or your own charging block. Please refer to the list below to determine your testing type. You must have Bluebook downloaded to your testing device.

Fully Digital Subjects:

• AP Computer Science A

• AP Computer Science Principles   

• AP English Language and Composition   

• AP English Literature and Composition   

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Psychology  

• AP United States Government and Politics  

• AP United States History   

• AP World History: Modern  

Hybrid Digital Subjects:

• AP Biology   

• AP Calculus AB  

• AP Calculus BC  

• AP Chemistry  

• AP Macroeconomics   

• AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based   

• AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based  

• AP Precalculus  

• AP Statistics   

Paper, Submission-based, or School Device Only:

• AP 2-D Art and Design

• AP 3-D Art and Design

• AP Drawing

• AP Chinese Language and Culture

• AP Music Theory

• AP Spanish Language and Culture

Please double check your College Board account to make sure you are registered for the exam(s) you plan on taking. 

Please pay close attention to the check in times at Irvine HS.  

Check in times are different from Test Times posted in  your College Board Account. 

Please come prepared:  Morning exam check-in is 7:30 am.   Afternoon Exam check-in is 12:00.  

Late arrivals will not be admitted to the exam and there are No Make ups and NO REFUNDS.

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For All AP Exams

• Students will not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended; do not ask the testing proctors to leave early if you finish before the end of the exam.  

• If you play a sport or have a job, it is your responsibility to inform your coach or employer of your AP Exam obligation, and arrangements should be made accordingly.

You should bring the following items to the exam room

FOR ALL EXAMS:

• Your student ID card, California driver’s license or a US Passport  (YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED INTO THE TESTING ROOM WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE ID).

• AP ID Labels 

  • You will receive your ID Labels when arriving at your first exam.

  • If you are taking more than one exam, bring these labels to all of your exams!

• Fully Charged Device for Digital or Digital Hybrid Exams with Bluebook downloaded to your testing device.

  • You will NOT have access to electricity during the test

  • You are allowed to bring an extra laptop or a charging block

• Your AP Classroom/Bluebook login MUST be memorized

  • You will not have access to your phone to reset your password

For Digital AP Exams: 

• Several sharpened No. 2 pencils. Mechanical pencils are not allowed .

• Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.

• Pencil bags are not allowed. Use a transparent or ziploc bag. 

• Up to two calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking a Biology,  Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics C, or Statistics Exam. Calculators may not be shared. (Visit the College Board website to learn more about the calculator policy for each of these exams, and for a list of authorized calculators.)  

• A ruler or straight edge if you are taking an AP Physics Exam

For Hybrid Digital AP Exams: All the items listed under digital AP Exams apply, plus:  

• • 2 No. 2 pencils (with erasers) or 2 pens with black or dark blue ink.

  • Pencil bags are not allowed. Use a transparent or ziploc bag. 

  • Up to two calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking a Biology,  Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Physics 1, Macroeconomics, or Statistics Exam. Calculators may not be shared. (Visit the College Board website to learn more about the calculator policy for each of these exams, and for a list of authorized calculators.)  

  • A ruler or straight edge if you are taking an AP Physics Exam

For Paper AP Exams: 

• 2 No. 2 pencils (with erasers).

• 2 pens with black or dark blue ink. 

• For the AP French, German, Italian, and Spanish Language and Culture Exams and the AP Music Theory Exam: School-owned and -controlled recording devices that meet AP Program criteria are allowed for these exams only.

You should NOT bring the following to the exam room

• Cell phones, Smart watches, PDAs, MP3 players, email/messaging devices, or any other electronic or communication devices.  Leave these items in your locker or at home!   (These items are also not permitted during the break).

• If you do bring your cell phone, it must be turned off and checked in before you enter the testing room. You will be able to pick it up after you have been dismissed from the exam. Students WILL NOT be able to access their cell phones or electronic devices  during the break.

• Books, compasses, colored pencils*, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters*, or notes.

• Rulers and straightedges (except as noted above).

• Scratch paper (notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets).

• Watches that beep or have an alarm.

• Portable listening* or recording devices (even with headphones) or photographic equipment.

• Clothing with subject-related information. Head coverings (hats, brimmed caps, etc.) are not permitted while testing. Head coverings worn for medical or religious reasons are permitted during testing provided they do not obstruct testing staff’s ability to view the test taker’s eyes and ears.  

You are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and school during the exam period.  Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam grade.  If you decide not to take an exam, please inform us as soon as possible so we can make a note of it.

Get a good night’s rest before your exam, and eat a nutritious breakfast. If you bring a water, it must be clear without any labels on it.  It is advisable to bring a sweater, in case the room temperature is below your comfort level.   

We are looking forward to each student’s success. If you have any further questions about the exams or procedures, please visit the College Board’s website, or email our Advanced Placement Coordinator, Keith Szczudlak KeithSzczudlak@iusd.org or Stacie Sloniger Staciesloniger@iusd.org.

To cancel an exam and request a refund, your request must be submitted by February 23, 2026. The College Board charges a $40 fee for any canceled/unused exams, that fee will be deducted from the original purchase price. 

To request a refund and cancel your exam, please fill out this FORM.

• • Requests are due by February 23, 2026 at 4pm.

  •  Make sure the address and the PARENT name in which the refund check is written is correct.

Not sure if you purchased (registered for) an AP Exam?  Please follow these instructions HERE

All Refund Checks may take up to 6 weeks to process

• I decided I do not want to take the test anymore.  What do I do to cancel it?  Please email Stacie Sloniger at StacieSloniger@iusd.org with a quick explanation. Please be reminded that there are no refunds. 

• If I do not take the exam will it affect me negatively?  No, it would be as if you never signed up to take the exam.  There is no score recorded so there is no score to submit to your colleges.

• Do I have to take the AP Exam?   No, AP Exams are not mandatory and will not affect your grade in high school.

• Does my AP Exam count as college credits?  Possibly.  It depends on the college you would like to go to.  Please check with your college of choice.

• Can I choose a different date or time to take my exam?  No, all tests are given at the same date and time worldwide.  College Board creates the schedule and we have to follow it.

• Can I take the exam online at home? No, all AP Exams given at Irvine HS will be in person. 

•  I have 2 exams at the exact same time.  What should I do?  Contact Mr. Szczudlak at Irvine High School  ASAP.  He might be able to help you.  KeithSzczudlak@iusd.org 

• Can I take 2 tests on the same day?  Yes.   As long as they are not at the same time AND they are at the same location.  There is no way that you can take a test in the morning at one school and make it in time to take an afternoon exam at another school.  

• If I am not prepared, can I choose to take the test at a later time? No

• What if I am really sick on exam day?  Please contact Mr. Szczudlak immediately (KeithSzczudlak@iusd.org ).   You can take the exam at a later date only with verification of a Doctor's note.

• Are there refunds?  NO.  Last day to request a refund district-wide was Feb. 23rd.

• How long are the exams?  Most exams will be between 4 - 4 1/2 hours from check-in time.   This time includes check-in, directions, collection of material and a break. 

• IUSD charges more for the exams than College Board Charges, where does the money go?  The additional funds cover the cost of hiring proctors, equipment, and supplies for the exam, AND it goes back to the AP student in the form of Teacher Training,  technology in the classroom, supplies in the classroom, etc,

•  What do I bring to the Exam?  See the "Testing Day" drop-down menu for instructions. 

• What is the location of the Exams at Irvine High School?  Click HERE

• What time do I need to check in?  Morning Exam check-in is 7:30 am SHARP and Afternoon exam check-in is 12:30 pm SHARP