2022 AP Test Dates
- AP Administration #1: May 2-6 (In School)
- AP Administration #2: May 9-13 (In School)
A limited number of schools plan on administering two in-school AP tests in a digital format. The two exams are AP English Literature and Composition and AP World History: Modern.
Different AP Course Exams and types of administrations will be given on specific dates throughout those weeks. Your school will determine your exact testing date(s).
When to Take AP Exams
The best time to take an AP exam is after you have completed the class, and many students take 2 - 3 AP classes per year. However, you can take any AP exam you feel ready for. Know when your AP exam dates are, so you can get ready in time for Test Day.
AP Registration Information
The price per student for each AP exam is $96. However, schools may charge additional fees to cover the cost of administering the test. Students with financial hardship, and those on free/reduced lunch, may be eligible for a fee reduction.
All students should register to take AP exams through their AP teacher or AP Coordinator. Students who are homeschooled, or do not have AP offered at their school, please reference this CollegeBoard article or contact AP Services.
Homeschooled students can study and prepare for AP exams independently or by enrolling in online AP courses. In order to take an exam, homeschooled students must register for each test he/she is taking with an AP Coordinator at a local public or private school. To review deadlines and responsibilities for homeschooled students and AP Coordinators in this process, visit The College Board site here.
2022 AP Registration Fees
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Registration Type |
Registration Fees |
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Exam Fee |
$96 |
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International Administration |
$126 |
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Late-testing Fee |
$40 |
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Unused Exam Fee |
$40 |
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AP Capstone |
$144 |
2021 AP Test Dates
- AP Administration #1: May 3–7, 10–12, 14, 17 (In School)
- AP Administration #2: May 18–21, 24–28 (In School and At Home)
- AP Administration #3: June 1–4, 7–11 (In School and At Home)
Different AP Course Exams and types of administrations will be given on specific dates throughout those weeks. Your school will determine your exact testing date(s).
2019 AP Test Dates Week One
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Exam Date |
Tests |
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Monday, May 6, 2019 |
United States Government and Politics Chinese Language and Culture Environmental Science |
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019 |
Seminar Spanish Language and Culture Japanese Language and Culture Physics 1: Algebra-Based |
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019 |
English Literature and Composition European History French Language and Culture |
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Thursday, May 9, 2019 |
Chemistry Spanish Literature and Culture German Language and Culture Psychology |
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Friday, May 10, 2019 |
United States History Computer Science Principles Physics 2: Algebra-Based |
2019 AP Test Dates Week Two
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Monday, May 13, 2019 |
Biology Physics C: Mechanics Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019 |
Calculus AB Calculus BC Art History Human Geography |
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019 |
English Language and Composition Italian Language and Culture Macroeconomics |
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Thursday, May 16, 2019 |
Comparative Government and Politics World History Statistics |
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Friday, May 17, 2019 |
Microeconomics Music Theory Computer Science A Latin |
2018 AP Test Dates Week One
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Exam Date |
Tests |
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Monday, May 7, 2018 |
Chemistry Spanish Literature and Culture Psychology |
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Tuesday, May 8, 2018 |
Seminar Spanish Language and Culture Art History Physics 1: Algebra-Based |
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018 |
English Literature and Composition Japanese Language and Culture Physics 2: Algebra-Based |
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Thursday, May 10, 2018 |
United States Government and Politics Chinese Language and Culture Environmental Science |
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Friday, May 11, 2018 |
German Language and Culture United States History Computer Science Principles |
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May 11, 2018 |
Studio Art portfolios due |
2018 AP Test Dates Week Two
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Exam Date |
Tests |
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Monday, May 14 |
AP Biology AP Music Theory AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
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Tuesday, May 15 |
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP French Language and Culture AP Computer Science A |
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Wednesday, May 16 |
AP English Language and Composition AP Italian Language and Culture AP Macroeconomics |
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Thursday, May 17 |
AP Comparative Government and Politics AP World History AP Statistics |
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Friday, May 18 |
AP Human Geography AP Microeconomics AP European History AP Latin |
Why Take an AP Exam?
With hard work comes rewards, and this is very true of AP Exams. Here are some of the important benefits you gain when you take the test:
- Stand out to admissions
- Earn college credit before you get to college
- Save money on tuition
- Bypass intro classes
AP exams are administered once a year each May. In order to pass your AP exam, you must score a 3 or higher, so planning your prep is critical to success. We have different ways you can prep for your AP exams, designed to fit your time and your style of learning.
Choose your prepAll AP Exams are scored on a scale that ranges from 1-5. Your overall score is a composite score based on the two sections of the AP exam: multiple choice and free response. To pass your exam, you must have an overall minimum score of three.
AP Prep Timeline
January is the time to find out who your AP coordinator is and schedule a time to discuss your plans for taking the tests. It's also the time to assess what you need to review and learn for the exam.
By February, you should know which AP exams you are taking, how long each one is, how many multiple choice and free response questions are on each, and how much time is alloted for each section.
It's time to make a solid study plan. Create a schedule for studying, and find realistic content review resources that include quizzes, practice tests, and key concepts.
Take at least two full-length practice tests in April. This will help you get used to taking the test under realistic conditions. Continue your content review and quizzes.
Do targeted reviews on any "trouble" areas you may have encountered during your study time. Try to take one more practice test before test day.
June is the month the free response section is scored at the annual AP Reading conference. Scoring for the multiple choice portion of the AP exams is complete.
AP Exam scores are released in early July by geographic location. All scores are online; there are no letters sent to homes. You can see the release date of your state and your score on The College Board's AP site.