Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Updates

The College Board has released some new AP Exam resources:

AP Exam Day Checklist: Your child should complete this checklist for each AP Exam they'll be taking this year, and keep it next to them on test day.

Explainer Videos: New videos are available to give your child quick, easily accessible information about the test day experience and what they need to do to prepare. Additional videos will be posted to this playlist soon.

Accommodations details for the exams are also available now.

HCPSS teachers will continue to work with students to share resources and course specific exam information in preparation for testing. Please visit the HCPSS Grades and Testing FAQ for more information.

College Board has provided some additional information about the upcoming Advanced Placement (AP) spring exams. Below are a few critical points for parents and students

• Exam Format - Each AP exam will generally be a 45-minute, open book/open note, online assessment that will cover the first 75% of the course. Students will be able to access the exam using a variety of devices. The schedule and specifics on each exam are on the College Board’s COVID website. More details about accessing the assessments will be released later in the month. 

• Cancellations - Students do not need to officially cancel exams. Students can decide the day of the exam not to sit for the exam. Before deciding not to sit, we recommend that students work with their teachers and the optional College Board online resources to determine their preparedness. 

• Refunds - Any student who does not take the exam will be provided a full refund by HCPSS. In late June, College Board will confirm who has taken exams and our school will begin processing refunds for any student who did not participate. Additional information will be shared as we approach the May testing window. Please check the College Board’s COVID-19 update page for the latest information