The Advanced Placement Testing Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) provides students with the opportunity to receive college credit for rigorous, demanding high school work. These tests are administered by the CEEB and certain test scores are accepted for credit by most colleges and universities. 

MHS offers several courses at this level providing an intellectually stimulating experience. Students interested in an academic challenge requiring analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of difficult subject matter are encouraged to apply for advanced placement courses. Summer work may be required. AP candidates are required to attend AP meetings in the spring. 

AP courses are not required for graduation and as such are a choice, not an obligation. By choosing to take an AP course, students are also committing themselves to taking the AP exam. Significant attention is paid to preparing for the AP exam in May, which students are required to take. A fee is charged for each test taken, students should plan accordingly. As mentioned by the College Board, “The College Board provides a fee reduction per exam for eligible students with financial need.” The College Board uses the free and reduced lunch program to determine financial need. Due to changes in College Board deadlines, AP students are required to pay for their exams well in advance of testing.  The cost for each AP 2026 exam has not been determined at this time.  This site will be updated when that information becomes available.

• AP Capstone Exams (AP Seminar & AP Research) Only: TBD (Per College Board, the higher cost is due to the associated costs with the grading of the performance assessment tasks. )

• All Other AP Exams: TBD

Families that wish to be considered for a fee reduction NEED to fill out a lunch form, as that is how fee reductions are determined.  This form can be found on the "Free and Reduced Meal Benefits" Food Services webpage on the Marblehead District Page.

Payment is due on or before September 30, 2025 per the handbook.  "If the commitment to take the exam is not met, a course change for the AP class(es) will be implemented."

Visit the "AP Coordinator 2026" page for more information.

This information can also be found on page 8 in Marblehead High School's "Program of Studies 2025-2026."