2018 Advanced Placement Testing Important information & Registration Process

What is AP Testing The AP Program offers 38 Exams in a wide variety of subject areas. You don’t have to take an AP class to take the AP exam You can take the same exam more than once (not in the same year). Except for the three Studio Art exams, which are portfolio assessments, as well as AP Capstone most AP Exams contain multiple-choice questions and a free-response section. Testing begins May 7 Most tests are between 2.5 to 3.5 hours long (with breaks)

What will taking an AP Test do for you?

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Preparing and Scoring Doing well and working with your AP Teacher is the best preparation. Get ready for the exams by practicing with sample questions and knowing what to expect on exam day. (AP Student Website) Scores range from 1-5 (5 being the highest) Scores are provided online through the student’s account. Students elect what scores are shared with colleges and scores can be transferred if a student attends a new college. Each college’s academic department decides how much credit is awarded.

Rochester High AP Stats

RCS Advanced Placement Testing Program Registration Process

Cost Each test is $100 Based on early registration A reduced rate is available for students in the Free & Reduced lunch program. Students must sign a verification that they qualify for Free/Reduced lunch Meet with your AP Coordinator for extenuating financial circumstances.

Testing Locations AP Tests will be administered at Oakland University and RCS High Schools Locations will be provided at the AP Pre-Administration Meeting in April Students are responsible for their own transportation.

STEP 1: Register using online form STEP 2: Check your E-mail Registration Process STEP 1: Register using online form STEP 2: Check your E-mail STEP 3: Pay for your tests STEP 4: Confirm Registration in the Counseling Office Registration begins January 29th at a discount of $100. Feb. 28th the discount rate ends and becomes $110. Late registration begins March 10th and is $120.

RCS District Registration Page RCS District AP Webpage http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/108739/advanced-placement

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