TYPES OF AP TESTS
Paper and pencil: Traditional written format
Fully digital: Complete exam taken on device
Hybrid digital: Combination of digital and paper components
Other: AP Chinese and Japanese exams only (administered on school computers using a specialized exam application)
2 sharpened #2 pencils with erasers
2 black/blue ink pens
Non-internet watch with no alarms/beeps
Photo ID (government/school-issued) if not at your school
SSD Accommodations Letter if approved
For AP Chinese/Japanese only: School Chromebook, Mac or PC with exam app installed
College Board login credentials
Fully charged device (Chromebook) meeting requirements at bluebook.collegeboard.org
Non-internet watch with no alarms/beeps
For AP Statistics: Up to 2 approved calculators (see apstudents.org/calculators) Note: Other AP exams use built-in Desmos calculator when allowed
Photo ID (government/school-issued) if not at your school
SSD Accommodations Letter if approved
College Board login credentials
Fully charged device (Mac, Windows, iPad or Chromebook) meeting requirements at bluebook.collegeboard.org
2 sharpened #2 pencils with erasers (HB pencils outside US)
2 black/blue ink pens
Non-internet watch with no alarms/beeps
Approved calculators for specific exams:
Up to 2 approved calculators for Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Precalculus, or Statistics (see apstudents.org/calculators)
Note: Most exams can use built-in Desmos calculator when allowed
Ruler/straightedge for Physics exams only (no protractors)
Photo ID (government/school-issued) if not at your school
SSD Accommodations Letter if approved
AP Art and Design (2-D, 3-D, Drawing)
Submit all three portfolio components through AP Digital Portfolio
AP Chinese and Japanese Language and Culture
Administered on school-owned devices through separate exam application
AP French and Spanish Language and Culture
Paper-based multiple-choice and written sections
Spoken responses recorded on school-provided devices
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Entirely paper-based (multiple-choice and free-response)
AP Music Theory
Paper-based multiple-choice and written sections
Sight-singing responses recorded on school-provided devices
Complete all parts in Bluebook with automatic submission
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles*
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Environmental Science
AP European History
AP Psychology
AP United States Government and Politics
AP United States History
*Note: For AP Computer Science Principles, you'll complete the end-of-course exam in Bluebook and submit performance tasks through the AP Digital Portfolio for scoring.
Multiple-choice in Bluebook, free-response handwritten in paper booklets
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
AP Precalculus
AP Statistics
Bring your own charged device to all exams
Chromebook carts will be available in each testing room if needed
Designated tables with outlets will be provided for charging
All required testing programs have been pushed out by the district and are now available on student Chromebooks
Fully Digital exams: 1 sheet provided
Hybrid exams: 5 sheets provided
Paper exams: No additional scratch paper needed
Additional paper available upon request (raise hand)
All scratch paper must be collected at the end of the exam