AP Exam Registration Information 2025

The registration period for the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams is open. Below are key points and dates to keep in mind as you make your final AP exam choices.

Exam Schedule and AP Classroom
Exams are scheduled for May 5-9 and May 12-16, 2025. To take the exams, you must register for a College Board account and join your specific class in AP Classroom. Use the join code that teachers provided to connect your account with your AP course. If you do not follow this step, a test cannot be ordered for you.

Free AP Exams
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future requires HCPSS to cover the cost of exams if all of the following are met:

• You are in 11th or 12th grade
• You are currently enrolled in the assessed AP course
• You Meet the College and Career Ready standard through the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) or GPA. Details on Maryland College and Career Ready Standard can be found on the HCPSS website.

Students who meet the criteria above will not receive invoices for AP exams.

Paid AP Exams
For students who have not yet met the College and Career Readiness criteria, the exam fee is $99 per exam. Payments will be collected from October 14th – November 13th. Payment can be made online by paying the invoices emailed to parents through My School Bucks, by check or with cash. Exams that are not paid for will not be ordered.

Check or cash payments =  Bring a check or cash to Mrs. Christian, Secretary, in Student Services. The check should be made out to Oakland Mills High School. Cash should be in the exact amount. The check or cash should be in a sealed envelope with the Student’s Name on the front along with the name of the exam.

Waiving Costs
Fees are waived by HCPSS if your family qualifies for the College Board Fee Reduction. Please review the College Board Fee Reduction Criteria to determine if you are eligible.  

Please notify Chris Jackson, AP Coordinator at christine_jackson@hcpss.org as soon as possible if you are eligible for the Fee Reduction and/or complete this Google form.

Late and Cancellation Fees
The College Board charges fees for decisions made after November 11th.

• Switching from Yes to No after November 11th = $40 cancellation fee per exam
• Switching from No/Undecided to Yes after November 11th = $40 late fee per exam

Please confirm your choices in AP Classroom before the November 11th deadline to avoid late and cancellation fees.

AP Timeline

• September - October 11th: Students join portal with class join codes to receive invoice on October 14th
• October 14th – November 13th: Students pay exam fees after receiving an invoice from My School Bucks. Payment can be made via cash, check or through My School Bucks.
• November 11th: DEADLINE to make/confirm exam decisions
• November 13th – March 15th: Late exam registration ($40 late fee charged)
• January 18th: Deadline for Accommodations Request & Required Documentation[TG1] 
• May 5-16th: AP Exam window    

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our AP Coordinator, Ms. Chris Jackson, at christine_jackson@hcpss.org.