AP Test Dates in 2025

Every year, College Board sets the AP exam dates for the next one to two years. Below is a comprehensive table outlining the 2025 AP exams schedule, which will be administered over two weeks in May: May 5–9 and May 12–16.

Week 1 (May 5-9, 2025)

Art and Design: Friday, May 9, 2025 (8 p.m. ET), is the deadline for AP Art and Design students to submit their three portfolio components as final in the AP Digital Portfolio.

Week 2 (May 12-16, 2025)

For the most up-to-date test dates and information, please check the official College Board AP Exam page.

Important AP Exam Information

• AP coordinators should order late-testing exams for students who would like to take exams that are scheduled for the same time.
• Schools must begin the morning exam administration between 8 and 9 a.m. local time and the afternoon exam administration between 12 and 1 p.m. local time.
• Schools in Alaska must now also begin the morning exam administration between 8 and 9 a.m. local time and the afternoon exam administration between 12 and 1 p.m. local time. Unlike previous AP Exam administrations, schools in Alaska no longer begin the exam administration 1 hour earlier than other states.
• AP African American Studies exams can only be ordered and administered by schools in the U.S.

Important Deadlines

April 30, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET) is the deadline for:

• AP Seminar and AP Research students to submit performance tasks as final.
• AP Computer Science Principles students to submit their Create performance task as final.

Late Testing

Occasionally, circumstances make it necessary for students to test late. To preserve the security of AP Exams, alternate versions of the exams are used for late testing. All students who participate in late testing at a given school must take these alternate exams on the scheduled late-testing dates at the scheduled times.

Early testing or testing at times other than those published by College Board is not permitted under any circumstances.

Test Locations

AP exams are administered at your school or at a designated testing center if your school doesn't offer the exam. AP coordinators are responsible for notifying students when and where to report for the exams.

We recommend checking with your school's AP coordinator well in advance to confirm your test location and arrival time.

Registration and Fees

The cost of taking an AP exam varies, but is typically around $98 per exam for the 2024-2025 school year (subject to change). Students who demonstrate financial need may be eligible for a fee reduction.

Registration for AP exams is typically handled through your school. Most schools require students to register for AP exams in the fall, though specific deadlines vary by school.

For more information on AP exam fees and registration, consult with your school's AP coordinator or visit the College Board's AP Exam Fees page.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my AP scores?

AP scores are typically released in July. You can access your scores online through your College Board account.

What if I have two AP exams scheduled at the same time?

If you have two exams scheduled for the same time slot, you will take one exam during the regularly scheduled time and the other during the late-testing period. Speak with your AP coordinator to make these arrangements.

What should I bring to my AP exam?

You should bring several sharpened No. 2 pencils, black or dark blue ink pens, a watch (without internet access), and a calculator for specific exams. Check the College Board website for a complete list of what to bring for each specific exam.