AP® Test Dates

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2024

WEEK 1

Test Date	8 a.m. Local Time	12 p.m. Local Time
May 6, 2024	US Government and Politics	Art History
		Chemistry
May 7, 2024	Human Geography	Seminar
	Microeconomics	Statistics
May 8, 2024	English Literature and Composition	Comparative Government and Politics
		Computer Science A
May 9, 2024	Chinese Language and Culture	Psychology
	Environmental Science
May 10, 2024	European History	Macroeconomics
	United States History	Spanish Literature and Culture

AP Art and Design: Friday, May 10, 2024 (8 p.m. ET), is the deadline for AP Art and Design students to submit their three portfolio components as final in the AP Digital Portfolio.

WEEK 2

Test Date	8 a.m. Local Time	12pm Local Time	2pm Local Time
May 13, 2024	Calculus AB	Italian Language and Culture
	Calculus BC	Precalculus
May 14, 2024	English Language and Composition	African American Studies	Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
		Physics C: Mechanics
May 15, 2024	French Language and Culture	Computer Science Principles
	World History: Modern	Music Theory
May 16, 2024	Spanish Language and Culture	Biology
		Japanese Language and Culture
May 17, 2024	German Language and Culture	Latin
	Physics 1: Algebra-Based	Physics 2: Algebra-Based

Start Times
Exams have local start times and can begin up to one hour after the official start time. During the regularly scheduled exam administration, exams can begin between:

8 and 9 a.m. local time for morning exams;
12 and 1 p.m. local time for afternoon exams; and
2 and 3 p.m. local time for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exams.

Exams with Digital Portfolios

AP Seminar and AP Research students: April 30, 2024 (11:59 p.m. ET), is the deadline to submit performance tasks as final and for your presentations to be scored by your AP Seminar or AP Research teacher.
AP Computer Science Principles students: April 30, 2024 (11:59 p.m. ET), is the deadline to submit your Create performance task as final.
AP Art and Design students: May 10, 2024 (8 p.m. ET), is the deadline to submit your 3 portfolio components as final in the AP Digital Portfolio.

AP African American Studies

For the 2024 AP Exam administration, only schools that are participating in the 2023-24 AP African American Studies Exam Pilot can order and administer the exam.

LATE-TESTING DATES

Occasionally, circumstances make it necessary for students to test late. To preserve the security of AP Exams, alternate versions of the exams are used for late testing. All students who participate in late testing at a given school must take these alternate exams on the scheduled late-testing dates at the scheduled times.

Test Date	8 a.m. Local Time	12 p.m. Local Time
May 22, 2024	Chemistry	English Literature and Composition
	Computer Science A	Environmental Science
	Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism	Japanese Language and Culture
	Psychology	Latin
	Statistics	Macroeconomics
	United States History	Physics C: Mechanics
May 23, 2024	Chinese Language and Culture	Art History
	Computer Science Principles	Biology
	English Language and Composition	European History
	Human Geography	French Language and Culture
	Precalculus	Physics 1: Algebra-Based
	Spanish Literature and Culture	Seminar
May 24, 2024	Calculus AB	African American Studies
	Calculus BC	Comparative Government & X Politics
	German Language and Culture	Italian Language and Culture
	Microeconomics	Physics 2: Algebra-Based
	Music Theory	United States Government and Politics
	Spanish Language and Culture	World History: Modern

AP coordinators are responsible for notifying students when and where to report for the exams. Early testing or testing at times other than those published by College Board is not permitted under any circumstances.
Schools must begin the morning exam administration between 8 and 9 a.m. local time and the afternoon exam administration between 12 and 1 p.m. local time.
Schools in Alaska must begin the morning exam administration between 7 and 8 a.m. local time, and the afternoon exam administration between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. local time.
AP African American Studies Exam Pilot: For the 2024 AP Exam administration, only schools that are participating in the 2023-24 AP African American Studies Exam Pilot can order and administer the exam.
AP Seminar end-of-course exams are only available to students taking AP Seminar at a school participating in the AP Capstone Diploma Program.

To confirm test dates or to register, meet with the AP Coordinator at your high school or visit College Board

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How to Get Registered for AP® Exams

Just like the SAT, AP exams play a pivotal role in college admissions, showcasing your academic prowess to universities and colleges. Navigating the world of AP exams requires strategic planning, from registration to test day:

Find a school that offers the exam. This may be your school or a school that allows outside test takers.
Obtain the join code from the school and login to your College Board Account.
Access online registration on the College Board website or utilize the provided Student Registration Booklet available through your school counselor.
Ensure accurate personal information matching your photo ID.
Upload a clear identification picture.
Decide on opting for the College Board’s Student Search Service for added opportunities.
Be aware of the registration fee, with fee waivers for those in low-income households.
Extra Tip: Register early to secure your preferred test date and avoid additional fees.

When to Take AP® Exams

AP exams can be taken starting from your freshman year.
Consider taking exams throughout your high school career to balance out the course loads.

When to Start Preparing for AP® Exams

Begin your AP exam preparation as early as possible.
Some AP courses have prerequisite knowledge and require you to take some courses before taking them. Plan this out so you are able to take the exams when you want.
Take the AP course starting in the fall and then take the exams in May.

How to Prep for AP® Exams

Opt for classroom learning and challenging courses as effective methods of preparation.
Take advantage of free practice exams offered by reliable sources, such as Zinkerz.
Consider enrolling in Zinkerz’s AP Exam Prep courses, offered as full length courses and as review sessions.

What to Do on AP® Exam Day

Focus on relaxation; avoid last-minute cramming.
Enjoy a nutritious breakfast and arrive at the test site well in advance.
Leave electronic devices at home to adhere to testing regulations.
Essential items to bring include the Admission Ticket and photo ID, two number 2 pencils with erasers, an approved calculator with extra batteries (if applicable), a silenced watch, and a drink and snack for breaks.
Follow all instructions provided by the test administrator, including respecting time constraints for each section.
Utilize designated breaks for eating and drinking, adhering to the rules set by the test administrator.

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