Examination & Scores

Each May, the Advanced Placement exams are given on national exam days. The cost is $75 per examination. (The College Board offers a $22 rebate for students in acute financial need.) Students should decide to take the exams by checking the requirements of their preferred colleges and by conferring with the AP teacher to determine how well they are prepared.

No guarantee can be made regarding the success of the student’s performance on the national exam. Several factors can influence course and exam results: differences in study based upon the relevant AP Course Description, differences of instructional methods, differences in emphasis or preparation on particular parts of the examination, differences in pre-AP curriculum, or differences in student background and preparation.

Regardless of the score, the program has merit, as studies show that content of the AP courses is appropriate for sequential college work. All course work culminates in the national exam. It is, therefore, highly recommended that each student plan to take the May exam.

Final grades, based upon the entire exam, are reported on a five-point scale: 5, extremely well-qualified; 4, well-qualified; 3, qualified; 2, possibly qualified; or 1, no recommendation. In July, the grades are sent to the students, their designated colleges, and their high school.
  
   

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