When are AP Exams held?

AP Exams are held once a year during a two-week testing window in May. The specific schedule is set by the College Board and is consistent year after year. The exams are typically held during the first two full weeks of May, Monday through Friday. Each of the 38 AP subjects is assigned a specific date and time during this window. For example, AP English Language and Composition might be on the first Wednesday morning, while AP Calculus AB could be on the second Monday morning.

It's crucial for students to check the official AP Exam calendar on the College Board website at the beginning of the school year to know the exact date for their exams. In addition to the primary testing window, there is also a late-testing period in the latter half of May. This is reserved for students who are unable to take their exams during the scheduled window due to a valid, documented reason, such as an academic conflict, a serious illness, or a family emergency. Students must apply for late testing through their school's AP coordinator and may be required to pay an additional late-testing fee.