AP Exams FAQ
Introduction to the AP Exams FAQ
This Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide is designed to help students and families in the district navigate the registration, location and fee policies for upcoming AP testing.
Whether you have a home-schooled student looking to test locally, are a student self-studying for an exam at your home campus, or need to coordinate testing at a sister district school, this resource clarifies the requirements and steps you need to take. It also details the district's policies on late registration and exam cancellation fees. Please review these guidelines to ensure a smooth and successful testing process.
AP Exams Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- I am currently taking an AP class at a SCUSD high school. Do I need to pay to take the exam?
- I have a home schooled student and we live in the district. Can my student take an AP exam at their home high school?
- I’m a student in the district and I am self-studying for an exam. Can I take the exam on my home campus? (MacDonald, Santa Clara or Wilcox?)
- I’m a student in the district and I am self-studying for an exam. My campus does not offer that course. But a sister school in the district does; can I take the exam there?
- I'm a student in the district and I am self-studying for an exam. My campus and other sister schools do not offer the exam. Is there a place to take it?
- Whoops! I said I didn’t want to take the exam, but I changed my mind and want to take it now. Do I need to pay the “late” fee to order my exam?
- Whoops! I decided to not take the exam anymore, but it is after the drop date through the College Board? Do I need to pay the “no show” fee?