Published November 16, 2023
It's officially that time of the year again - the AP Exam Schedule 2024 is out, and while it seems far away, NOW is the time to start planning. AP exams are a great way to get ahead of the college curve, but they can also be tough and require a lot of studying! As someone who has taken her fair share of AP exams, a word of advice... it's important to start studying early and keep reviewing small chunks of AP study guides throughout the school year. Here are the 2024 AP Exam dates :
Week 1 | 8 AM Local Time | 12 PM Local Time |
Monday, May 6, 2024 | ||
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | ||
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | AP Comparative Government and Politics | |
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | AP Chinese Language and Culture | |
Friday, May 10, 2024 | ||
Friday, May 10, 2024 at 8 PM EST is the deadline for AP 2-D Art and Design students to submit their three portfolio components as final in the AP Digital Portfolio. | ||
Week 2 | 8 AM Local Time | 12 PM Local Time | 2 PM Local Time |
Monday, May 13, 2024 | AP Italian Literature and Culture | ||
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | |||
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | AP French Language and Culture | AP Computer Science Principles | |
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | |||
Friday, May 17, 2024 | AP German Language and Culture |
The deadline to sign up for the 2024 AP exams is November 15th at 11:59pm EST.
The cost of each exam is $97 per exam for most students. However, there are a few exceptions. Students who take the exams outside of the United States, Canada, and DoDEA schools will pay $128 per exam. Students who take AP Capstone exams (AP Seminar and AP Research) will pay $146 per exam.
There are also a few ways to reduce the cost. Students who qualify for financial aid may be eligible for a fee waiver. Students can also check with their state or school district to see if additional funding sources are available to help cover the cost of AP exams.
And yes, I know that these are VERY expensive, they are still a worthwhile investment for many students. AP exams can help you earn college credit and placement, which will save you thousands of dollars in college!
Registration for AP exams are typically done in November, so you don’t have a lot of time to decide whether or not you would like to take the exam. If you do, here are the steps to register:
Make sure you are a part of your class section online. You will need to have an AP account to be a part of the class section and also when registering.
Register in My AP: in your class section page, there will be a button to indicate that you intend to take the AP exam. If you don’t see it, your instructor has already signed you up to take the exam.
If you would like to register after the registration deadline, you might be able to, but keep in mind that you may be subject to a late fee.
Talk to your AP coordinator: Your AP coordinator will be able to tell you when the registration deadline is, and will provide you with the necessary registration materials.
Complete the registration form: The registration form will ask for your personal information, your course information, and the exams that you plan to take.
Submit your registration form and payment. Once you have completed the registration form and paid the fee, submit it to your coordinator.
Additionally, keep these things in mind when deciding to register for your AP Exam:
Register early. The registration deadline for the AP exams is typically in the fall, but it can vary by school. Be sure to check with your coordinator for the exact deadline.
Make sure you have taken the prerequisite courses. Some AP exams have prerequisite courses that you must have taken before you can register for the exam. Be sure to check with your AP coordinator to see if there are any prerequisites for the exams that you plan to take.
If you receive financial aid, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Contact your school's financial aid office to see if you are eligible for a fee waiver.
There are a few different ways to pay for AP exams. The most common way is to pay the registration fee to your school. Your school will then submit the registration fee to the College Board. You can pay the registration fee online, by mail, or in person at your school. If you receive financial aid, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. To apply for a fee waiver, contact your school's financial aid office.
There are also a few other ways to pay for AP exams. Some states and school districts offer programs to help cover the cost of AP exams for students (yay government!). You can also check with local businesses and organizations to see if they offer scholarships or grants for AP exams.
If you have any questions about how to pay for AP exams, be sure to talk to your AP coordinator. They can help you to determine the best way to pay for your exams.
There's a couple of updates for AP exams in 2024 have some changes compared to previous years, so make sure to check out the College Board's website. Notably, the fee for AP Exam registration is increasing by $1 this year.
AP exams are spread our in the first two weeks in may, where each subject has a specific start time, either at 8 a.m. in the morning, 12 p.m. in afternoon or 2 p.m. Make sure to refer to the AP exam schedule above for more specific timings for each exam,
If you missed the scheduled date for the AP exam, you might be able to take a late test. However, late tests are only available under certain circumstances, so it's important to communicate with your AP coordinator.
The AP coordinator is an individual designated by your school who handles administrative tasks related to AP exams. They are responsible for coordinating the exam administration and providing information to students. You can find their contact information by reaching out to your AP teacher and counselors.
AP exams are scored on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest score. AP scores are determined based on your performance on the multiple-choice and free-response sections of the exam.
Don't get overwhelmed! There's plenty of time and loads of free resources you can use to help you get that 5 on your AP exams. You can start by bookmarking the page for these AP study guides and reading through these specific articles written to help you get a 5 on test day. As you go through your AP classes this year make sure to practice with the study guides to make sure you're mastering small chunks of information often.
With the AP Exam Schedule 2024 AP exams are in May, your instructor nor the College Board will forget to remind you of how quickly it is coming up! To make sure that you are the most prepared for your exams, make sure to plan ahead and organize your workload ahead of the exam. Additionally, it is important that you register in time for the exam to avoid paying late fees! Make sure to see your AP exam coordinator for all of the dates, as they vary from school to school!
