AP Exam Updates

An overview of the MCPS AP exam schedule can be found at the College Board AP Exam Schedule Site.

1.     Beginning April 8, 2021, the College Board Digital Testing Application will be automatically installed on MCPS-issued Chromebooks. For non-MCPS personal devices, directions for installation will be shared with students by the school AP coordinator.

2.     Once the application is installed, students will be able to begin practicing sample questions.  Students will be able to answer each type of question that they will encounter on the actual exam, as well as learn about what to expect on exam day. More information about AP Digital Testing can be found here

3.     Your local high school will contact you to select testing dates, confirm the format, and provide an exam checklist. If you have a special circumstance or accommodation that requires an in-person exam, please inform your teacher or AP coordinator. Final schedules will be shared with each student in their AP Classroom

4.     To prepare for success, AP students can watch AP Daily learning videos, on-demand in the College Board’s AP Classroom, for every topic and skill in each AP course. 

5.     Students can tune into AP Daily: Live Review on YouTube between , April 19-29 for live review sessions in each subject area.

6.     Additional AP exam support and preparation is also offered through Saturday School. Registration information for Saturday sessions can be found here.

7.     If you have additional questions, please contact your AP teacher or school AP coordinator.