AP Exam Registration

AP Classroom & Examination Registration 

Taking an Advanced Placement (AP) examination is an important component of an AP course. Morris Hills High School desires that all students take the AP Exam for the AP classes in which they are enrolled. Scoring well on an AP Exam can often earn students college credit; saving a significant amount on their college tuition.

The AP College Board program introduced new resources and processes designed to help AP Teachers in their instruction utilizing an online AP Classroom.  Students will be directed by their AP teacher to join their AP Classroom utilizing their personal College Board accounts.  This is the same account students utilized to view their PSAT/NMSQT, SAT and/or AP scores, as well as to register for the SAT.  

• AP teachers are scheduled to release their AP “join codes” on September 11th.  Once your student joins the AP Classroom they are registered to take the AP Exam scheduled in May of 2024.  The payment portal My School Bucks opens on TBD. 

• If you are a student that has not taken the PSAT (i.e. freshman) you will need to create a College Board account.  Parents/Guardians are NOT recommended to create an student's College Board account.  He/she must create it for himself/herself.  Students are to Click here for more information on creating your personal College Board Student Accounts. 

• ALL STUDENTS, INCLUDING ACADEMY OF MATH, SCIENCE, & ENGINEERING STUDENTS, FOR THEIR TESTING SCHOOL MUST USE MORRIS HILLS HIGH SCHOOL VIA  CEEB CODE: 311320

AP Exam Administration Policy Information

Morris Hills High School (MHHS) will only administer Advanced Placement exams for MHHS/Academy of Mathematics, Science & Engineering students currently enrolled in an AP course on campus or students that applied and were approved to self-study via the Gifted and Talented program.  

• Students who without prior approval of the Morris Hills Regional District (MHRD) opt to self-study an AP Course must find alternate AP testing locations for the AP Examination  of that course. These students may contact College Board’s AP Services (877-274-6474) for a list of local high schools that may offer the exams.  Seating capacity ranges differ depending on the AP exam. Note AP scores from AP examinations taken after self-study will not be included on their MHRD academic transcript. It will be the student’s personal responsibility to work with the College Board to get their self-study AP examination results to their prospective colleges and universities.

AP Exam Cost:    

The cost for each AP exam is $98.00  

• Students in the Free/Reduced Lunch program can bring the cost per examination down to $55.00 through:

  • A $36 fee reduction available through the College Board.

  • An additional $9 rebate available through the school.

Note: AP Seminar is for Magnet students ONLY cost $146.00.   

AP Payment fees: 

• On-Time Order:  (exam registered and paid by November 13th ): = $98.00 

• Late Order: (exams registered between November 14th and March 11th):  = $138.00

($98.00 + $40 late order fee ) Free/Reduce = $48.00 ($8.00 + $40)

NEW: The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) proudly announced on December 13, 2023 its participation in the Advanced Placement Exam Fee Reduction program: The State will pay $45.00 per exam to the College Board which brings a free/reduced student fee to $8.00 per exam. 

• Cancellation Fees for Unused/Cancelled AP Exams: 

  1. 1. 1. Before November 13th  = $10.00 per exam

        2. After November 14th through March 11th =  $50.00 per exam. ($40.00 CollegeBoard + $10.00 MHRD )

        3. After March 11th - No refunds will be issued for all cancelled or unused (including no show) exams

No registrations for any AP Examinations be accepted after Wednesday, March 11th.  

Payment Process via My School Bucks(MSB)

• First login into your "My School Bucks" account

• Next select the "AP Exam Fee" icon from the landing page.

• Now select your "Student" then in "Options" add the appropriate item, enter your test name in the subject listing filed and add it to the cart.  

• Repeat this step for each test you need to pay for.

• Once all tests are in the cart, click the blue cart icon in the upper righthand corner and follow the prompts.

• Once you have successfully checked out the guidance department will receive notification of your payment.

• Confirmation emails from MSB are only sent if your parent/guardian opted into them during registration.

• For technical support please contact www.myschoolbucks.com or call 1-855-832-5226.

What if  you are not interested in taking the AP Exam?

If your student is not interested in taking the AP exam simply do not pay for the exam. Please DO NOT unregister or unjoin the AP Classroom. The AP Classroom is an instructional tool for the AP Class.  

The School Counseling Office will update student’s College Board accounts accordingly after November 14th, the deadline for payment without the late fee. Changing their exam status from "yes" taking exam to "no".

Why take Advanced Placement Classes?  

For students who are motivated and who have shown academic promise to pursue college-level studies while still in high school, Morris Hills High School currently offers 28 AP courses.

AP can help your child: 

1. Stand out in college admissions: Taking AP is a sign students are ready for college. 

2. Earn college credits: Colleges nationwide offer credit, advanced placement or both for qualifying examination scores, which can save time and money.

3. Skip introductory classes: students can move directly to upper-level and major-specific courses. 

4. Build college skills -- from problem solving to time management-- and build confidence .

5. Pursue interests: Students can explore with depth subjects for which they have shown an interest or passion.

AP Exam Day Instructions for Student 

1. AP Students scheduled to take an exam(s) this May must check their individual AP teacher(s) google classrooms for testing room assignments.

2. Read the Morris Hills AP Exam Day instructions carefully

3. The 2024 AP Exam Terms and Conditions are now available to review at cb.org/apexamterms

   • Students will need to accept these terms and conditions prior to taking each exam.

   • Any updates to the terms and conditions will be clearly summarized on the terms and conditions page.

   • College Board will send AP students email reminders to review these terms and conditions at cb.org/apexamterms before the exam administration.

Late-AP Testing Circumstances

A reason needs to be indicated in AP Registration and Ordering when switching an exam order to a late-testing exam date. When the cause of late testing is beyond the control of the school and the student, there’s no additional fee—most reasons for late testing don’t incur a fee.  

The following is the list of approved events/circumstances that warrant switching an AP Exam order to a late-testing exam date:

• Academic contest/event (School/State sponsored)

• Athletic contest/event (School/State sponsored) 

• Conflict with IB or Cambridge exam 

• Conflict with nationally, province-, or state-mandated test 

• Delayed shipment

• Disabilities accommodations issues

• Emergency: bomb scare or fire alarm

• High school graduation

• Language lab scheduling conflict

• Makeup AP Exam due to an incident during the initial exam

• Religious holiday/observance

• School closing: election, national holiday, or natural disaster

• Serious injury, illness, or family tragedy 

• Strike/labor conflict

• Student court appearance

• 2 or more AP Exams on the same date at the same time

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

• Question : How do I register for my AP Exams?

  • Answer:  Joining your AP Classroom will automatically register you for the AP Exam, however payment via My School Bucks (MSB) must be completed by November 11th to complete your registration or your AP Exam registration is cancelled.

• Question:  I missed the payment deadline to complete my AP Exam registration.  How do I register after the payment deadline of November 13th?

  • Answer:  Simply make a payment first via My School Bucks (MSB).  The School Counseling Office will receive notification of payment and will re-register you for the AP Exam by changing the exam status from "no" in taking the exam to "yes". This process may take up to two (2) school days .  A confirmation email will be sent once completed.

• Question:  How do I notify or cancel an AP exam prior to payment deadline of November 13th?

  • Answer:  Do Not submit a payment via My School Bucks (MSB).  The School Counseling Office will update the College Board account by changing the exam status from "yes" taking the exam to "no".  Do Not unregister or unjoin the AP Classroom. The AP Classroom is an instructional tool for the AP Class.  

• Question:  How do I notify or cancel an AP exam after the payment deadline of November 14th?

  • Answer:  AP Students and/or Parents/Guardians must complete the 2023-2024 AP Cancellation form.  A confirmation email will be sent once completed.  Please be advised refunds may take four (4) to six (6) weeks after cancellation.  The School Counseling Office will update the College Board account by changing the exam status from "yes" taking the exam to "no".  Please DO NOT unregister or unjoin the AP Classroom. The AP Classroom is an instructional tool for the AP Class. 

• Question:  Where can I find help for my College Board account?

  • Answer:   Please visit this College Board webpage to answer all questions related to the College Board account.

• Question: Where can I find the 2024 AP Examination Dates?

  • Answer:  Please visit this College Board 2024 AP Exam Dates webpage with the 2024 AP Exam dates?

• Question:  How can a student register for an AP exam if it's not for a course they're currently enrolled in this year? 

  • Answer:  Students are unable to register for an AP exam for a course they are not currently enrolled in on campus or students that applied and were approved to self-study via the Gifted and Talented program. They will need to take the course the following year or apply via the Gifted and Talented program for the next academic year. 

Additional Resources & Contact Information

• Benefits of AP for Parents and Families

• How Students Join their AP Class Section

• College Board Account Help 

• College Board  Contact via phone at 866-315-6068

• College Board AP Student Support Email: apstudents@info.collegeboard.org 

• MySchoolBucks How to pay for AP Exams 

• MySchoolBucks Technical support:  www.myschoolbucks.com or call 1-855-832-5226.