Hey fam, I'm in a bit of a pickle. Something important came up, and I might not be able to take my AP exam on the scheduled date. Do you know if there's a way to reschedule an AP exam without it being a crisis?
Hello! Firstly, I hope everything gets resolved smoothly with your situation. Regarding your AP exam, the College Board does have options for students who can't take the exam on the designated day. It's referred to as 'Late Testing,' and there are specific scenarios where it is permitted, such as a schedule conflict, illness, or emergency. You'll want to talk to your AP Coordinator as soon as possible to discuss the situation. They will be the person to facilitate the rescheduling process for you. Just keep in mind that there's a fee associated with late testing unless your reason falls under the College Board's list of acceptable excuses with no additional cost involved. For example, if you have two AP exams scheduled at the same time, you wouldn't have to pay the extra fee. Document everything about your conflict, as you may need to provide it to your coordinator. Best of luck, and make sure to start this conversation sooner rather than later – there are deadlines for when these arrangements must be made, usually by early March. Take care and I hope the late testing option works out for you!
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