Getting Ready For Testing
AP Students: Get Ready for Your Exam
AP testing takes place during the month of May. Here’s what to do before, during, and after your AP exam.
🎓 BEFORE AP Exam Day: Get Ready
- Double-check your College Board account to make sure you're registered for all the AP exams you plan to take.
- If your exam is Hybrid or Digital (most exams), check that the Bluebook App has been added to your Chromebook.
- Explore the Bluebook App so you're familiar with the features. Make sure you know how to log in — you cannot use your phone to reset your password during testing.
- Review the AP Exam Terms and Conditions .
📝 AP Exam Day Guide: What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind)
🕒 Exam Check-In Times
- Morning Exams: Check-in at 7:30 AM
- Afternoon Exams: Check-in at 11:30 AM
🚫 Late arrivals will not be admitted.
📅 There are no make-up exams and no refunds.
✅ What to Bring for Your AP Exams
📋 For ALL Exams:
- ⏰ A watch (must not beep or have smart features)
- 🆔 Student ID — required for check-in
- 😷 Masks or sanitizer if needed (sanitizer under desk)
💻 Fully Digital AP Exams (Bluebook):
- 🔋 Fully charged school Chromebook with Bluebook installed
- 🔑 College Board login memorized
- ✏️ Pen or pencil for scratch notes
- 📱 Up to 2 approved calculators (if required)
💻✏️ Hybrid Digital Exams (Paper + Digital Mix):
- Everything above, PLUS:
- ✏️ 2 No. 2 pencils
- 🖊️ 2 blue/black ink pens
- 📏 Ruler (Physics only)
📝 Paper Exams Only:
- ✏️ 2 No. 2 pencils
- 🖊️ 2 pens (blue/black)
Special Items
- 🎧 AP Spanish Language: School provides recording device
- 🎼 AP Music Theory: School provides recording device
🚫 What NOT to Bring
These items are strictly prohibited and may result in score cancellation:
- Phones, smartwatches, AirPods
- Styluses or digital pens
- Books, notebooks, highlighters
- Mechanical pencils or colored pencils
- Scratch paper (school will provide)
- Food or drinks
- Hats/hoods (except religious/medical)
- Headphones or earplugs
- Clipboards or external monitors
⚠ Only College Board–approved SSD accommodations may alter what you can bring.
⚠ Important Reminders
- No early dismissals — AP exams take about 4 hours.
- Inform coaches/employers ahead of time — AP testing takes priority.
- All misconduct will be reported and may cancel scores.
💡 Pro Tips
- Sleep well and eat a good breakfast.
- Bring a clear water bottle and sweater.
- Stay confident — you've got this!
🎓 AFTER AP Exam Day
🚫 What NOT to Do After Your Exam:
- ❌ Do NOT discuss multiple-choice questions — ever.
- ❌ Do NOT post anything online related to the exam.
- ❌ Do NOT take photos in the testing room.
- ❌ Do NOT leave early without permission.
- ❌ Do NOT share details with students who test later.
✅ Instead, Do This:
- Relax — you did it!
- Stay humble — no oversharing.
- Rest up if you have more exams.
- Check with teachers if you’re unsure what’s allowed.
Your AP scores are valuable — protect them by following all rules.
Good luck, Saints!