Advanced Placement (AP)

WEST High School AP Exam Information (May 2027)

AP exams are standardized tests administered worldwide every May that evaluate student mastery of AP course content. While taking the exam is optional, earning a score of 3 or higher can qualify you for college credit or advanced placement depending on the university.

How to Register (2-Step Process)

To have an AP exam ordered for you, you must complete both steps below:

1. Submit Payment: Register and submit full payment on Total Registration (www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/143201)

2. Join AP Classroom: Log into My AP College Board and enter the Join Code provided by your teacher/Total Registration. (Note: This is separate from your Google Classroom).

Account Setup: Students who have taken an AP exam, PreSAT, or PSAT/NMSQT should use their existing login. New users must create an account on College Board using a personal email address (not a school email). Do not create multiple accounts. For login help, visit College Board Account Help.

Key Deadlines & Pricing

Category	Dates & Fees
1st Semester &  Year-Long Classes	Registration: Oct 1 – Oct 31 (11:59 PM) Full Refund Deadline: Nov 10
2nd Semester Classes Only	Registration: Feb 1 – Feb 28 (11:59 PM) Full Refund Deadline: Mar 10
Standard Exam Fee	$105 per exam
Free/Reduced Lunch	$20 per exam
Partial Refund Period	Cancellations made before April 30 at 1:00 PM will incur a $40 non-refundable fee per exam ($40 retained, balance returned). No refunds after this date.

Exam Schedule (May 2027)

Exams take place off campus. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Late arrivals and early dismissals are not permitted.

Week 1

Date	Morning (8:00 AM)	Afternoon (12:00 PM)
Mon, May 3	Human Geography Physics C: Mechanics	Biology
Tue, May 4	United States Gov’t & Politics
Wed, May 5	English Literature & Comp	Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
Thu, May 6	French Language & Culture	Chemistry
Fri, May 7	German Language & Culture	—

Week 2

Date	Morning (8:00 AM)	Afternoon (12:00 PM)
Mon, May 10	Calculus AB Calculus BC	Music Theory
Tue, May 11	Precalculus	Statistics
Wed, May 12	English Language & Comp	Computer Science A
Thu, May 13	Spanish Language & Culture	—
Fri, May 14	Computer Science Principles Comparative Government & Politics	Psychology

Digital Portfolio Submission Deadlines

• AP Computer Science Principles: Create performance task due April 30, 2027 (11:59 PM ET).

• AP Art and Design: Final portfolio components due May 7, 2027 (11:59 PM ET)

Important Policies & Logistics

• Late Testing Policy: Late/Make-up testing is not available for unapproved reasons. To request late testing without an additional fee, official documentation must be submitted to the AP Coordinator for one of the following reasons:

  • Athletic Event: Official email/note from coach.

  • Illness, Injury, or Emergency: Doctor’s or Emergency Room note.

  • Exam Conflict: Two AP exams scheduled at the exact same date and time (approved automatically by Coordinator).

• Accommodations: Students with an IEP or 504 plan must be pre-approved by the College Board. Please contact Ms. Bollmann to ensure your accommodations are requested.Details can be found at College Board Accommodations.

• External Testers: Unit 5 high schools strictly prohibit outside/external testers. Only currently enrolled students may register.

• Score Release: Scores will be available in July 2027 on AP Scores by signing into your My AP account. Check credit policies for specific universities at College Board AP Credit Policy.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns, please contact your AP Coordinator Ms. Bollmann at bollmannb@unit5.org