AP EXAM SALES Information

For 2025, 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