FAQs

How do I order an exam?

Get a JOIN CODE from your AP teacher(s) + ADD your AP class to your College Board Account 

• Adding your class Join Code to your account will AUTOMATICALLY add the exam to your account

• AP Classroom User Guides for Students

• How to Order/Register for AP Exams

• How to JOIN a class

How do I challenge an exam?

This means taking the exam ONLY, not the class. To challenge an exam, follow the steps below: 

1. Create an account on College Board (refer to instructions below on how to create a new account)

2. Email Mrs. Sarah Sanchez at sarah.sanchez@sweetwaterchooos.org. Remember to include the following information: first and last name, ID#, and which exam you are challenging

3. Make sure you pay for your exam

Do I pay for my AP exam when I order it?

NO!!! - You can order NOW; however, you must pay by 11.04.2026 at 11:59 pm PST to avoid late fees

How much are AP exams?

• $102 per exam (A 3.9% online payment fee will be added to the exam fees)

• PENALTY/LATE FEE $40 per exam 

• CANCELLATION FEE: Any exams canceled after the order is placed on 11.04.2026 will have a $40 cancellation penalty fee by the College Board

When do I pay my AP exam?

• APTS will be open for payments starting 09.14.2026

• CLICK HERE to access the APTS website, then click Bonita Vista High School

What is the deadline to pay my AP exam?

• Payment Deadline 11.04.2026 at 11:59 pm PST (to avoid paying a late fee)

• $40 PENALTY/LATE fee will apply after this date

• You will receive an invoice from APTS 

• Make sure to use your PERSONAL EMAIL, don’t use your district gmail

What if I miss the 11.04.2026 deadline to pay for the exam?

If you miss the payment deadline, you can still sign up and pay for an exam/s but you will have to pay an additional $40 PENALTY/LATE exam fee PER EXAM

How do I create a College Board account? - I am a new BVH student or new to an AP class 

• Create a College Board Account

Use a personal email with your College Board account. Do NOT use your school email.  You will need to access your AP account after graduation to send your AP scores to colleges

How do I access my College Board account? - I am a returning BVH Student 

You should already have an account. Make sure you know your user and password

• College Board Student Account Help

• Can't remember your college board login and/or password

If you are having trouble logging into your College Board account, you need to contact College Board at (888) 225-5427, or through the chat box. Students should NOT create a new account. This will create conflict when later trying to access scores and provide them to colleges

• Use a personal email with your College Board account. Your Sweetwater email will most likely block communication from the College Board

Cancellations and Exam Changes

• Students who have submitted exam fees and who have decided to not take the exam, are eligible for a full refund of the base exam fees (minus a $2 administrative processing fee) if cancellation is submitted before 11:59pm PST on November 4, 2026. Submit a cancellation request by emailing the APTS Cancellation Desk at cancel@aptsusa.com

  • 1. Include in the email the student name

    2. Include in the email the name of the school of attendance

    3. Include in the email the title of the exam to cancel

    4. Note: Debit and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.

• Students who submit a cancellation request after November 4, 2026 and before 11:59pm PST on March 3, 2027 will receive a partial refund of the exam fees (minus a $2 administrative processing fee and minus a $40 College Board cancellation penalty fee.) Any late fees that were submitted will be forfeited.

  • 1. Partial refunds will be issued as follows based on payment schedule:

• • • • • Standard Price: $102 – A refund of $60 will be issued

• • • • • Free-Reduced Lunch Price: $12 – student will forfeit the fees

• • To request a refund email the APTS Cancellation Desk at cancel@aptsusa.com

• • 1. 1. Include in the email the student name

       2. Include in the email the name of the school of attendance

       3. Include in the email the title of the exam to cancel

       4. Note: Debit and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.

• Exam cancellations after March 3, 2027 and no shows on the day of the exam will not be issued a refund.

What if I have an IEP/504?

1. Parents must complete, sign and submit this Consent form to Mr. Chavez through email: alvaro.chavez@sweetwaterschools.org by 01.15.2027

Information: https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/