AP Exam Info

Two exams in a day: You will take the exams on the primary testing date as scheduled, per College Board policy.
You will need to bring lunch for in-between exams.

Academic or Athletic Contest: If you will be competing in post-season play in your chosen sport or participating in an academic competition, please alert Mrs. Pekoske as soon as possible. A late test may be ordered for you if given sufficient time to process the request.

NOTE:

Insert link/ spreadsheet (Student AP Exam Times/ Lunch Wave 2026) here.

College Board AP Classroom (My AP)

All students enrolled in AP courses MUST enroll in the appropriate AP Classroom on the College Board's My AP site:

http://myap.collegeboard.org

During the first month of school, your AP teacher will provide you with the join code(s) necessary to join the correct sections of your course.

Students in AP Economics must join BOTH sections of their course (Micro & Macro).

** Joining the AP Classroom is NOT the same as ordering the exam, even if you indicate on the CB site that you plan to test.

You MUST follow the process in October to pay for and order your exam. If you do not pay, you will not test. Please see Mrs. Pekoske if you have any questions. **

Exam Ordering Information

**Registration for May 2026 exams will take place in October 2025.

Registration is a multi-step process:

1. Complete the Google Form to register for your AP exams. Selecting Yes in the student's MyAP account will NOT order an exam. The Google Form will be posted in the AP/ ECE Google Classroom.

2. Submit payment to the School Counseling Office: Check made payable to Sheehan HS by November 7th.

The cost of each exam is $99.

Exam Registration FAQs

Overview of AP Testing Information (MTS)

Exam Day Logistics

Morning Exams:

Report Time: By the bell at 7:30 AM for attendance.
Report directly to your assigned testing room (sent to you by email).
See the schedule above for the anticipated end time for standard time exams.
Lunch: Students will eat lunch in the period AFTER testing (Lunch wave 2 @ 11:57 AM), BEFORE returning to classes for the afternoon.
Students with extended time exams AND students taking two tests in a day should bring their lunch.

Afternoon Exams:

Report Time: See the schedule above and sent to you by email. Report times may vary, and may be adjusted if the morning exam runs late.
Report directly to your assigned testing room (sent to you by email).
Students must pre-arrange their own transportation home for all afternoon exams. You will not be able to catch the bus on time.
See the schedule above for anticipated end times for standard time exams. End times for afternoon tests are unpredictable, and may vary from those listed here. Extended-time exams run the full exam time and a half (50% time per the College Board).
Lunch: Students will eat lunch the period BEFORE testing (Lunch wave 1 @ 10:27 AM), and report to the testing room by the scheduled time.
Make sure to tell your coach or advisor that you will miss practice/games/meetings, if applicable. MTS will not reschedule exams for regular season athletic events. If a conference/county/state tournament is scheduled on your exam day, please reach out to Mrs. Pekoske ASAP to discuss options.

Two exams in a day:

You will need to bring a bag lunch. You will have an opportunity to eat (approx. 15 minutes) in a designated area between exams. You might also consider bringing a "snack lunch" that you can space out and eat during the exam breaks and the break between tests.

Attendance Policy On Testing Days:

If you are absent from classes beyond those during your exam time and lunch, you will be marked absent. PLEASE monitor your absences for the year. You don't want to lose credit in a class because you came in late/ left early on an AP exam day.
If you intend to leave after your exam (Early Dismissal), please bring a note from your parent and drop it off at the main office in the morning BEFORE testing. Course absences for your classes held after exam dismissal and lunch are NOT excused and count towards a potential loss of credit.
You may NOT leave for the day without going through the attendance office. These are considered class cuts. If you're leaving, follow the procedure above.

All Exams:

Please be ready to go when you arrive! Chromebook fully-charged, pencils sharpened, stopped at the restroom, etc. Check the list of what to bring and what not to bring below. We will begin promptly!
Students cannot be dismissed early. All test takers must remain until all tests are collected, counted, and submitted. (Exception for students using extended time).

What to Bring:

Chromebook AND power cord - required for all tests.
Your College Board username and password. You cannot AUTOFILL this information on test day.
Several sharpened No. 2 Pencils with erasers (not mechanical pencils)
For digital/hybrid tests: Writing implements of your choice (No. 2 pencils, Black or Blue pen)
Scientific or Graphic Calculator (Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Statistics, Physics only) - be sure yours meets the requirements. You can also use the built-in calculator for everything except Statistics. Stats students MUST have a handheld calculator.
4-Function Calculator (Microeconomics and Macroeconomics) - Here are some Amazon links to acceptable calculators: Casio-HSVA, Amazon Basics Desktop Calculator, TI-503 Calculator. You can also use the built-in calculator.
A ruler - for Physics tests ONLY. No protractors allowed. Rulers are available in the testing room.
Layers of clothing (The temperature of the testing room is unpredictable.)
Other necessary items (as needed). You won't have access to your backpack during the test.
Water/small snack. Must be removed from bag before testing begins. Can be kept at desk.
Bagged lunch - if you have two exams in the same day or if you have a morning extended-time test. You might consider bringing a "snack lunch" that you can eat throughout the day if you are taking multiple tests.

What NOT to Bring:

Backpack/Large Bag - If you need to bring it, bring only what's necessary. Note: You will not have access to your backpack during the test or break.
Books or materials of any kind - You cannot read during the test or break.
Scrap paper - Will be provided
Test Prep Books/Class Notes/Textbooks/etc - These can not enter the test room at all. Leave them home.
Cell Phones/Smartwatches - The official College Board policy is no phones in the testing room. Any cell phones, etc. that make it to the testing room will be turned off, collected, and returned to you after all exams have been submitted.
Timers are not permitted.
Highlighters are not permitted
Anything that makes noise
Anything that covers your head or ears (hoodie, hat, headphones, or earplugs)

Digital and Hybrid Exams

You will use the Bluebook app for testing, which has been loaded to your school-provided Chromebook. You can access it by clicking on the Apps menu before you log in to Google, like you have done for the PSAT or the SAT.

Click here to watch a video previewing the digital testing experience, and click here to watch a video previewing the hybrid testing experience. It is strongly recommended that you complete the Preview questions in the Bluebook app. While these are not scored, it will allow you to practice using the tools within the app.

The following tests are fully digital:

AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles  
AP English Language and Composition  
AP English Literature and Composition  
AP European History  
AP Psychology 
AP United States Government and Politics 
AP United States History  
AP World History: Modern

The tests below are hybrid. For these tests, the multiple-choice section will be completed and submitted via the Bluebook app. The free response questions will be in the Bluebook app, and your answers will be handwritten by you in the free-response testing booklet.

AP Biology  
AP Calculus AB 
AP Chemistry 
AP Macroeconomics  
AP Microeconomics 
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based  
AP Statistics

On test day, you must bring:

a fully-charged Chromebook (no personal devices are allowed)
a power cord
external mouse (optional)
your College Board username and password. You will not be able to AUTOFILL this information on test day.

Scrap paper will be provided. Do not bring your own.

Special Instructions: World Language Exams (French, Italian, Spanish)

On test day, you will need to bring your fully-charged Chromebook and charger with you to the test. If your Chromebook doesn't work, you should contact our IT Department/ Dr. Ives now to get it repaired or get a loaner Chromebook. Please do not wait until exam day.

Prior to exam day, you should practice with the DAC (Digital Audio Capture) app, to be sure it works properly on your device and to ensure that you are comfortable using it. You must be able to record your voice and play it back. Your teacher will also assist with practice.

Here are the instructions for practice. You should pull these up on a separate device or print them, because you won't be able to see them while you are in the recording app.

DAC App Instructions - For Practice

Special Instructions: Art Portfolio

Students taking AP 2D or AP Drawing must follow the directions provided by their teacher to submit their portfolio by the final deadline. A work session may be scheduled by the teacher but there is no specific exam time scheduled.

No submissions will be accepted after Friday, May 8 at 8pm EST. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. There is no grace period if your internet connection is slow.

All submissions are digital this year. There is no submission of physical work.

Terms & Conditions

The College Board requires that all students accept the terms and conditions. You will be asked for confirmation of your agreement to these terms as part of your test on exam day.

AP Exam Terms and Conditions

Absences for Emergencies

Students who have an emergency and are unable to test as scheduled should contact Mrs. Pekoske, AP Coordinator, immediately by email. We will determine if you are eligible to reschedule to a late testing date.

Exams may be made up in very limited circumstances; a doctor's note will be required for absences missed due to illness.

If you are out sick, please make sure that you email me immediately - please do not assume that the message will be relayed to me.

Sending Scores to Colleges

Seniors should send their official scores to the college they will attend. This will send ALL exam scores for ALL AP exams you ever took. The deadline to make this request is June 20 for the 2026 Exams.

Click here for directions and FAQs

Sophomores and Juniors should not send their scores at this time. You will report unofficial scores on college applications, and send your official scores at the end of your senior year.

Score Release

Scores will be available starting in early July 2026. Scores are released online on the College Board site.

Exam Cancellations & Refunds

Students must request an exam cancellation in writing to Mrs. Pekoske.

Students will receive a partial refund for exams canceled through April 21, 2026. After April 21, there are NO refunds.

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