AP Exam Sign Up Process

Hey folks, I'm a junior and this is going to be my first year taking AP Exams. Can anyone guide me through the sign-up process? Is there a deadline to sign up for the exams?

Sure, I can guide you through the process.

AP Exams are typically administered by high schools, and they handle the registration process. This means that your first step would be to check with your school's AP coordinator, who is usually your guidance counselor or an administrator. They'll let you know how and when to sign up.

If your school doesn't offer the specific AP Exam you are interested in taking, you would need to contact AP Services for Students via the College Board's website to arrange for taking the exam at a nearby school that does offer the exam. Be prepared to give them the names of the exam(s) you plan to take.

Generally, the deadline for exam registration is in early March, but your school may set an earlier internal deadline to ensure all the paperwork and payment gets processed in time. The College Board has moved away from spring AP Exam registration and the preferred deadline is now in early November, however, the final deadline is still in March.

When it comes to payment, the standard cost for each exam (as of the 2024-2025 school year) is $98, or $146 for AP Seminar or Research. If you believe you might qualify for a fee reduction, you should discuss this with your AP coordinator.

Once you've submitted your registration and payment, you'll receive an AP number that you'll need to keep handy, as this is how the College Board will keep track of your scores.

Remember to study well for your exams and good luck! Don't hesitate to ask further questions if you have any doubts.