AP Testing
AP Testing Information
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams are standardized exams to measure how well you have mastered the content and skills of a specific AP course.
AP Test Registration
AP Exam Dates for the 2026-2027 school year are May 3, 2027 - May 14, 2027
Registration is a 3-Step process. You must:
1. Fill out the Microsoft form which is found by clicking here.
*This form will open up on September 8, 2026 at 2PM and close on November 6, 2026 at 2PM.
Late registration will open up on December 8, 2026, with a $40 late fee added per exam. The form will close on March 5, 2027, at 2PM.
2. Submit payment using the link found on the confirmation page of the form.
3. Once steps 1 and 2 are complete, an exam will be ordered for you.
If payment is not received, a test will not be ordered for the student, and they will not be able to take the exam. If you are having difficulty with the form or submitting payment, please contact Brittni Petrulak, Guidance Secretary, at 724-861-3002 or [email protected].
Please reach out to the teacher of the student's AP class with questions regarding the testing process.
About the AP Exam
Testing Time: 2-3 Hours (most exams)
- Some exams have a digital portfolio.
Structure: 2 Parts
- The first part of the exam usually consists of multiple-choice questions.
- You will choose 1 of 4–5 answer choices for each question and use a pencil to bubble in your choice on your AP answer sheet.
- Your total exam score on the multiple-choice section is based only on the number of questions answered correctly. You won’t receive or lose points for incorrect answers or unanswered questions.
- The second part of the exam usually consists of free-response questions that require you to generate your own responses. Depending on the exam, your responses could be in the form of an essay, a solution to a problem, or a spoken response. In most cases, you’ll be writing your response in pen in the free-response exam booklet.
Score Range: 5-point scale that offers a recommendation about how qualified you are to receive college credit and placement. Scores include:
- No Recommendation
- Possibly Qualified
- Qualified
- Very Well Qualified
- Extremely Well Qualified
Develop your Skills
- Practice for the Exams
- AP College Policy Search: Allows you to see which colleges take AP Exam Credit
- Stand out in College Admissions: Learn how AP courses can help you get into the college of your choice
- Getting Credit & Placement
2027 AP Exams
The 2027 AP Exams will be administered in schools over two weeks in May: May 3–7 and May 10–14, 2027.
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Week 1
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Morning 8 a.m.
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Afternoon 12 p.m. |
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| Monday, May 3, 2027 |
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| Tuesday, May 4, 2027 |
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| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 |
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| Thursday, May 6, 2027 |
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| Friday, May 7, 2027 |
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| Art and Design: Friday, May 7, 2027 (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. | ||
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Week 2
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Morning 8 a.m.
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Afternoon 12 p.m.
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| Monday, May 10, 2027 |
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| Tuesday, May 11, 2027 |
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| Wednesday, May 12, 2027 |
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| Thursday, May 13, 2027 |
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| Friday, May 14, 2027 |
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