AP Tests and COVID-19
College Board developed secure, online free-response exams for each course. Here’s what you should know about the 2019-20 AP Exam administration. For more details, see their FAQ page. The following information is straight from College Board:
Exam Length, Structure, and Format
The exams will only include topics and skills most AP teachers and students have already covered in class by early March. We know that some students have lost more class time than others, and we want to be fair to all students.
Like many college-level exams, this year’s AP Exams will be open book/open note. Get tips for taking open book/open note exams.
Most exams will have one or two free-response questions, and each question is timed separately. Students will need to write and submit their responses within the allotted time for each question.
For most subjects, the exams will be 45 minutes long, and include an additional 5 minutes for uploading. Students will need to access the online testing system 30 minutes early to get set up.
Students will be able to take exams on any device they have access to—computer, tablet, or smartphone. They will be able to either type and upload their responses or write responses by hand and submit a photo via their cell phone.
Students taking AP world language and culture exams will complete two spoken tasks consistent with free-response questions three and four on the current AP Exam; written responses will not be required. We'll provide more details in the coming weeks to help students prepare.
Students Who Don’t Have Internet or a Device
We recognize that some students may not have access to the tools and connectivity they need to review AP content online and take the exam. If you are a student or you know a student who needs mobile tools or connectivity, you can reach out to us directly to let us know—just fill out this form by April 24. (Formulario disponible aquí en español.)
Courses with Portfolio Submissions
The following courses will use portfolio submissions and will not have a separate online exam. All deadlines for these submissions have been extended to May 26, 2020, 11:59 p.m. ET:
2-D Art and Design
3-D Art and Design
Drawing
Computer Science Principles (note: this portfolio submission is best done on a laptop)
Research
Seminar
Exam Timing and Tasks
Exams will be given from May 11 through May 22. See the full AP exam schedule.
Each subject’s exam will be taken on the same day at the same time, worldwide.
Make-up test dates will be available for each subject from June 1 through June 5.
Students can take the exam at home or in school, if schools reopen.
Taking the Exam
In late April, we’ll provide AP students and educators with information on how to access the testing system on test day, and video demonstrations so that students can familiarize themselves with the system.
Accommodations for 2020 AP Exams
Testing accommodations for this year’s exams will still be provided for students who have been approved for them by the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office. Learn how accommodations will be provided this year.
Exam Scoring and Earning Credit and Placement
Get information about exam scoring, the score release timeline, and why we believe that most colleges will award credit and/or placement as they have in the past.
Exam Security
Learn how we'll make sure that 2020 exams are secure and fair to all students.