AP® Test Dates and Registration 2025
In 2025, there are 2 weeks of AP Exam administrations in May. Schools determine their specific exam dates.
2025 AP Test Dates
- The 2025 AP Exams will be administered in schools over two weeks: May 5–9 and May 12–16.
- For more specific exam-by-exam dates, visit College Board
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 $99. 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.
2025 AP Registration Fees
Registration Type | Registration Fees |
|---|---|
Exam Fee | $99 |
International Administration | $129 |
Late-testing Fee | + $40 in addition to exam fee |
Unused Exam Fee | $40 |
AP Seminar or AP Research Exam | $147 |
Benefits of Taking AP Exams
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
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Plan Your AP Prep
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 prep
What Is a Passing Score?
All 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
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.
February
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 allotted for each section.
March
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.
April
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.
May
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
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.
July
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.
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