AP Exam Registration (Sales) for
Northwood, Portola, Woodbridge, University, San Joaquin, & Homeschoolers living in Irvine
Oct. 17 - Oct. 27
Ordering an AP Exam When , Where, How
October 17- Oct. 27- only to 10th - 12th graders
PLEASE CHECK THE COLLEGE BOARD AP EXAM SCHEDULE.
STEP ONE: Locate all the exams that you would like to take.
STEP TWO: If you are taking 2 exams on the same day, you must purchase both exams at the same location. Each Exam will take approximately 4 1/2 hours total time. There will be zero time to travel between an AM exam and a PM exam.
STEP THREE: Make a College Board Account at apstudents.collegeboard.org.
STEP FOUR: Fill out this form: AP Exam Registration for IUSD Students
STEP FIVE: Before coming to pay for your exam, you must have the following with you:
School ID (student does not have to be present)
payment in cash or credit card
a device (cellphone, tablet, etc) and the ability to log into your College Board Account at apstudents.collegeboard.org.
STEP SIX: Come to Irvine HS 'S Student Center (directions HERE). We will be selling exams between 7:30 am - 8:30am on Oct. 17 - Oct. 27 . No exams will be sold after 8:30 am. You will need to park in the back parking lot as the front parking lot is under construction
Test are $110/ exam. Except for the below:
Qualified Free and Reduced Lunch Students through IUSD Nutrition Services ($55/exam) Click HERE for more information
Late AP Exam Registration. If you missed the Oct. 16 - Oct. 30 window, you can purchase your exam Feb. 20 - 26 for an additional $40 (This is what College Board Charges)
***NOTE AFTER purchasing an exam you MUST enter EXAM ONLY join code in your College Board Account. Mr. King will give you the code after purchasing the exam.
Students in9th grade and below, who are not concurrently enrolled in the IUSD AP course for the exam requested, must receive approval from the IUSD District Office AP Early Access Exam Committee before registering for an exam at any IUSD High School.
AP Early Exam Request Form for 9th Graders and below
AP Exams offered at Irvine High School for IUSD Students/ Homeschoolers living in Irvine
AP Biology - Thursday, May 16 @12:30pm
AP Calculus AB - Monday, May 13 @ 7:30 am
AP Calculus BC- Monday, May 13 @ 7:30 am
AP Chemistry - Monday, May 6 @ 12:30 pm
AP Computer Science A - Wednesday, May 8 @12:30 pm
AP English Literature and Composition - Wednesday, May 8 @ 7:30 am
AP Environmental Science - Tuesday, May 9 @7:30 am
AP Physics 1 - Friday, May 17 @ 7:30 am
AP Physics 2 - Friday, May 17 @ 12:30 pm
AP Precalculus - Monday, May 13 @ 12:30 pm
AP Psychology - Thursday, May 9 @ 12:30 pm
AP Spanish Language and Culture - Wednesday, May 16, @ 7:30 am
AP Statistics - Thursday, May 7 @ 12:30 pm
AP US Government and Politics - Monday, May 1 @7:30 am
AP World History - Thursday, May 15 @7:30 am
AP Exams offered at other IUSD schools
Please click HERE for AP Exams available at other IUSD Schools
Please check the school's website to find out information regarding AP Exam Sales before calling the AP Coordinator
**For Non-Irvine High School students interested in AP Chinese please check with Creekside/IVA/San Joaquin first. Irvine High School may have available seat for sale during the second sale window from Feb. 20 - 26 .
When are AP Exams?
AP Exams are May 6 - May 17
**Check the Calendar to make sure you do not have 2 exams at the exact same time. AND All exams taken on the same day must be at the same location
Click HERE for Calendar of AP Exams given at Irvine High School
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to take the AP Exam? No, AP Exams are not mandatory and will not affect your grade in High School.
Do I have to have a College Board Account to take an AP Exam? YES!!!! There is no way Irvine HS can order you an exam unless you have a student account. Go to apstudents.collegeboard.org
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. The College Board creates the schedule, and we have to follow it.
Can I take an exam for a class that I am not enrolled in? Yes. After you purchase the test you must get an "EXAM ONLY" join code and enter it into your College Board account. You can get your EXAM ONLY code when you purchase your test in the IHS Spur Shop.
Can I take an exam at another school? YES. Please look at the above information "AP Exams offered at other IUSD schools"
I have 2 exams at the exact same time at Irvine High. What do I do? Contact Mr. King at Irvine High School and he can help you take the test at a later date. bobking@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.
I missed the date to purchase the exam, what do I do? If you missed the Oct. 17 - Oct. 27 window, you can purchase your exam Feb. 20 - 26 for an additional $40. (This is what College Board Charges.)
If I am not prepared, can I choose to take the test at a later time? No
Can I take a later exam if I have a conflict, like a championship game scheduled? Yes, but you will have to make arrangements with Mr. King before Feb. 26th.
What if I am really sick on exam day? Please contact Mr. King immediately. You can take the exam at a later date with proof of a Doctor's note.
Are there refunds? Partially. College Board charges $40 for any canceled exams. IUSD is offering refunds minus the $40 up until February 26th. After Feb. 26th no refunds will be issued. A refund form will be available to fill out starting Feb. 20th.
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 money goes to 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? Please check back in April for detailed instructions.
Still have questions? Please contact Stacie Sloniger at StacieSloniger@iusd.org or 949-936-7004