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AP Exams
AP Exam Overview
🎓 What Are AP Exams?
Advanced Placement (AP) exams are college-level assessments administered by the College Board that allow high school students to demonstrate mastery of content in specific subject areas. Students who earn qualifying scores may receive college credit, advanced placement, or both.
🧭 Key Facts & Procedures
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AP exams are typically administered in May each year.
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Most exams last 2–3 hours and consist of multiple-choice and free-response sections.
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Many exams are now offered in digital format via Bluebook, with hybrid or fully digital administrations depending on the subject.
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Some AP courses (e.g., AP Art & Design, AP Seminar, AP Research) include a portfolio, performance task, or project-based component instead of, or in addition to, the main exam.
🌟 Benefits of AP Exams
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Earn college credit or skip introductory courses
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Strengthen college applications
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Demonstrate mastery of rigorous academic content
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Potentially reduce time and cost in college
💸 AP Exam Fees & Waivers (NY State)
New York State offers fee waiver programs for eligible students taking AP exams. These waivers help reduce or eliminate the exam cost.
➡️ Visit NYSED’s Fee Waiver Program page for full details.