Testing: AP (Advanced Placement)

 

AP Exam Info 2025-2026

AP Exam Schedule 2026

Exam	Format	Date	AM/PM	Report Time	Approx End Time
Biology	Hybrid	Monday, May 4	AM	7:30 AM	11:30 AM
European History	Digital	Monday, May 4	PM	11:30 AM	3:45 PM
Microeconomics	Hybrid	Monday, May4	PM	11:30 AM	3:00 PM
Chemistry	Hybrid	Tuesday, May 5	AM	7:30 AM	11:30 AM
English Literature	Digital	Wednesday, May 6	AM	7:30 AM	11:30 AM
Comp Gov't	Digital	Wednesday, May 6	PM	11:30 AM	3:45 PM
Statistics	Hybrid	Thursday, May 7	PM	11:30 AM	3:30 PM
US History	Digital	Friday, May 8	AM	7:30 AM	11:30 AM
Macroeconomics	Hybrid	Friday, May 8	PM	11:30 AM	3:45 PM
Calculus AB	Hybrid	Monday, May 11	AM	7:30 AM	11:30 AM
Calculus BC	Hybrid	Monday, May 11	AM	7:30 AM	11:30 AM
Music Theory	Paper	Monday, May 11	PM	11:30 AM	3:00 PM
French	Paper	Tuesday, May 12	AM	7:30 AM	12:00 PM
Psychology	Digital	Tuesday, May 12	PM	11:30 AM	3:00 PM
English Language	Digital	Wednesday, May 13	AM	7:30 AM	11:30 AM
Physics C: Mechanics	Hybrid	Wednesday, May 13	PM	11:30 AM	4:00 PM
Spanish	Paper	Thursday, May 14	AM	7:30 AM	12:00 PM
Computer Science Principles	Digital	Thursday, May 14	PM	11:30 AM	4:00 PM
Physics C: E&M	Hybrid	Thursday, May 14	PM	11:30 AM	4:00 PM
Environmental Science	Digital	Friday, May 15	AM	7:30 AM	11:00 AM
Computer Science A	Digital	Friday, May 15	PM	11:30 AM	3:45 PM

 

Two exams at the same time: You may register for both exams. You will take one exam on the late testing date. Ms. Lillo will contact you after registration closes to inform you of which exam you will take on which date.

Two exams in a day: You will take the exams on the primary testing date as scheduled, per College Board policy.

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College Board AP Classroom (My AP Site)

• All students enrolled in AP courses must enroll in the appropriate AP Classroom on the College Board's My AP site.
• During the months of September/October (fall) and February/March (spring), your AP teacher will provide you with the join code(s) necessary to join the correct sections of your course.

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 pay for your exam through My Payments Plus (MPP). If you do not pay, you will not test. 

Exam-only students (not enrolled in the relevant course at CBW): You will receive a join code when you inform Ms. Lillo and register for the exam on MPP. Be sure to immediately join the AP Classroom, so that your exam can be ordered.

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Exam Ordering Information

Registration for May 2026 AP exams will take place on MPP from September 8, 2025, through October 31, 2025, for fall and full year courses. MPP will re-open on February 10, 2026, through March 6, 2026, for spring courses.

Registration is a two-step process:

1. To register for your AP Exams, please visit MyPaymentsPlus from Monday, September 8^th, through Friday, October 31^st, 2025.  *All registrations for 1st semester and full year AP courses must be completed by Friday, October 31^st.  *All registrations for 2^nd semester AP courses must be completed by Friday, March 6^th. * Through this site, you will be able to view all available exams and make AP exam payments for all students in the same household in one transaction.

• If you do not already have a My Payments Plus account, follow the on-screen instructions to create one.
• If you already have a My Payments Plus account, be sure to “Add” each student who will be taking an AP exam.
• When registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation number. Please record and save your confirmation number.

2. Complete the confirmation on the College Board’s My AP site for each AP course. Under each course, students should click “Register for Exam” and confirm registration (or indicate that they are not taking that exam). 

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Exam Cancellations and RefundsStudents must request an exam cancellation by emailing Mrs. Press (spress@cbsd.org).

For fall/full year courses, students will receive a full refund for exams canceled prior to the deadline of October 31, 2025. For spring courses, students will receive a full refund for exams canceled prior to the deadline of March 6, 2026. After noted deadlines, only a partial refund will be given through April 21, 2026.

 Absences For Emergencies

Students who have an emergency and are unable to test as scheduled should contact Ms. Lillo, the AP Coordinator, immediately by email. We will determine if you are eligible to reschedule to a future 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 message will be relayed to me. 

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Exam Day Logistics

Morning Exams: 

• Report Time: 7:30am
• Report directly to your assigned testing room, sent to you by email.
• See the schedule above for anticipated end time for regular time exams. (to be posted in early Spring)
• Plan your lunch accordingly! You will be permitted to eat your lunch in the lobby after the exam, before returning to class.

Afternoon Exams: 

• Report Time: 11:30
• 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 catch the bus.
• See schedule above for anticipated end times for regular time exams. End times for afternoon tests are unpredictable and may vary from those listed here. Extended time exams will end later.
• Make sure to tell your coach or employer that you will miss practice/games/meetings/work if applicable. CBW 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 Ms. Lillo ASAP to discuss options.

All Exams:

• Please be ready to go when you arrive! Pencils sharpened, stopped at the restroom, etc. We will begin promptly!
• Students cannot be dismissed early. All test takers must remain until all tests are collected/counted or submitted.
   

What to Bring:

• Computer and power cord - required for all tests.
• Your College Board username and password.
• For world language tests: Several sharpened No. 2 Pencils with erasers (not mechanical pencils)
• For digital/hybrid tests: Writing implements of your choice
• Scientific or Graphic Calculator (Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Environmental Science, 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, if you can't find one in your kitchen junk drawer: Casio-HSVA, Amazon Basics Desktop Calculator, TI-503 Calculator. You can also use the built-in calculator.
• Layers of clothing (It could be warm or cold in the gyms. It's unpredictable) 
• Other necessary items: inhaler, tissues, feminine products (keep these on your person or in a small bag (e.g. pencil case) that you keep with you). You won't have access to your backpack during the test.
• Water/small snack
• 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:

• Leisure books - You cannot read during the test or break.
• Scrap paper - Will be provided
• Test Prep Books/Class Notes/Textbooks/etc. - These cannot 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 collected.
• Timers - Separate timers are prohibited.
• Highlighters - they are not permitted
• Anything that makes noise
• Anything that covers your head (hoodie, hat)

Digital and Hybrid ExamsYou will use the Bluebook app for testing, which has been loaded to your computer. You can access it by clicking on the Apps menu before you log in.

Digital testing experience video

Hybrid testing experience video

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 Environmental Science  
• AP European History   
• AP Psychology  
• AP United States Government and Politics  
• AP United States History   

The below tests 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 provided testing booklet.

• AP Biology   
• AP Calculus AB  
• AP Calculus BC  
• AP Chemistry  
• AP Macroeconomics   
• AP Microeconomics  
• AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism  
• AP Physics C: Mechanics  
• AP Statistics 

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World Language Exams (French and Spanish), and Music Theory

• On test day, we will provide you with a school issued iPad for you to test. 
• Prior to exam day, you will need to practice with the DAC app, to be sure it works properly on the device, and to ensure that you are comfortable using it.  Your teacher can also assist with practice.
  • Here are 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

• PLEASE take the time to practice. We won't be providing remedial instructions on exam day for students who did not practice on their own. 

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 Score Release

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