Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Information

Taking AP Exams Outside of NHS:

If you are planning to take an AP exam anywhere besides NHS, you need to contact Mr. Kim-E BEFORE you register for ANY exams to work out any possible scheduling conflicts.

Self-Studying for AP Exams:

Per NHS Policy, if you pass an AP exam with a score of 3 or higher, you will not be permitted to enroll in the class in future school years. 

Taking 2 Exams Scheduled on the Same Day at the Same Time:

• Students who wish to take two NHS exams that are being offered at the same time, will need to pay for both and we will inform you which test will be offered during the alternative testing window. If you are taking an exam outside of NHS that is offered on the same day or at the same time as an exam that you are taking at NHS, contact Mr. Kim-E BEFORE you register for ANY exams to discuss the scheduling conflict. 
• If you are taking two exams on the same day, but they are at different times, you are expected to take them both on the same day per the College Board.
• If you are taking two exams on the same day - MAKE SURE THEY ARE AT THE SAME LOCATION! You will not be able to travel from NHS in the morning and then to a different school site for an afternoon exam or vice-versa.  Make sure both exams are taken at the same location!

Taking Late Exams and Spring Athletics Conflicts:

• The College Board has a list of circumstances under which a student can yake an AP exam during late testing week (the week after regular exams), some of which incur a fee. If you are unable to take an exam on the regular test date/time, contact Mr. Kim-E to discuss whether or not late testing is an option for you.
• For spring athletes, since it is too early to know whether or not you'll have a conflict due to an athletic competition, you should purchase your exam(s) now. Contact Mr. Kim-E ASAP if you find out that there will be a conflict. Students who have a sports conflict will be allowed to take a late test at no additional cost, but there must be a true conflict. For example, if your AP exam is in the morning and the athletic event is in the late afternoon, there is no conflict and you must take the AP exam at the regularly scheduled time. 

Fee Waivers: 

Students who qualify for the Free/Reduced Price Meal Program or who have qualified for an SAT Fee Waiver will be charged a reduced rate of $55 for each AP exam if you informed Ms. Tambara of your participation in the meal program in advance.  If not, please review this page and complete step #2 to be eligible.

When to Buy Exams:

• NHS Priority Registration is Monday, October 14 - Sunday, October 20. This registration window is only for NHS students who are enrolled in AP classes on campus. Please note that you can only purchase an AP exam for the class in which you are enrolled. We are not accepting self-study exam purchases during this registration window. If you wish to self-study, please fill out this Google Form in order to request and be eligible to purchase an AP Exam during the Regular Registration Window. If space is available, self-study students will be emailed with instructions on how to purchase an exam in-person and cannot purchase online through the NHS Webstore.
• Regular Registration is Monday, October 21 - Monday, October 28. This registration window is for all NHS and non-NHS students who are approved to purchase exams (Google Form). Please be aware that some AP Exams may close based on space and availability after the NHS Priority Registration. If space is available, self-study students will be emailed with instructions on how to purchase an exam in-person and cannot purchase online through the NHS Webstore.

Where to Buy Exams:

• AP exams are sold online via the Web Store (website under Quicklinks)
• A credit card is required for Web Store purchases. If it is not possible for you to purchase an AP exam using a credit card, contact Mr. Kim-E

Fees:

AP exam registration fees cover fees charged by the College Board as well as the cost of hiring proctors. Part of the profit from AP exam fees will be used to support students in need.

IUSD Refund Policy:

College Board charges $40 for any canceled exams. Therefore, IUSD will offer refunds minus the $40 up until February 24, 2025. After February 24, no refunds will be issued. A refund form will be available to fill out starting February 10, 2025.

Mr. Kim-E is the AP Coordinator and Ms. Tambara is the AP Administrator. Our contact information is below - the best way to reach us is via email. We are happy to answer any questions you have, but please make sure you've read this and the AP Exam Policies and Guidelines before contacting us. 

IUSD Schools:

Please take a look at IUSD's Space & Availability for AP Exams BEFORE reaching out to the AP Coordinator:

Students in grade 9 or below, who are not concurrently enrolled in the IUSD AP course, must receive approval from the IUSD District Office AP Early Access Exam Committee before registering for an exam at any IUSD High School. Please visit the IUSD website for more information.