1. 2018 Advanced Placement Testing
Important information & Registration Process

2. 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)

3. What will taking an AP Test do for you?

4. The REwards
Stand Out in College Admissions
Earn College Credits
Skip Introductory College Classes
Build College Skills
Dig deeper into subjects you love!
Create your own research!
Inspire you through exposure!

5. 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.

6. Rochester High AP Stats

7. RCS Advanced Placement Testing Program
Registration Process

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. STEP 1: Register using online form STEP 2: Check your E-mail
Registration Process
STEP 1: Register using online form
STEP 2: Check your
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.

11. RCS District Registration Page
RCS District AP Webpage

12. TIPS for Test takers Review AP Student Bulletin Form Study Groups
Get Prepared
Stay Connected
Review AP Student Bulletin
Form Study Groups
Use Free Resources
Ask Teachers for Help
Plan Ahead