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Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

 

AP Exam Registration 2025-26

The registration window for AP exams will open Monday, October 6th.  The College Board requires students who are enrolled in an AP course, and intend to participate in the AP Exams in May 2026, to register, pay, and commit to taking the exam during the fall semester. To ensure accurate and timely processing of all AP exam registrations, the initial deadline to register and pay for taking AP exams at San Mateo High School is Friday, October 31, 2025.

AP testing will begin Monday, May 4, 2026 and runs through Friday, May 15, 2026 at SMHS. 

**Due to space limitations, we are only offering AP exams to students from San Mateo High School.  We will not accept registrations from students outside of SMUHSD.**

Here is the general timeline for San Mateo High School:

  • October 31st: Deadline to complete online registration, submit payment, and request financial aid.
  • November 10th: The College Board begins $40 add/drop late fee per exam.
  • January 30th: Registration deadline closes for spring semester courses (AP Macroeconomics).  No additional exams will be ordered or refunds issued.

Students will need to use and navigate TWO online systems:

  • The College Board Website (myap.collegeboard.org):  Students will log into their College Board account to order an exam using the join code provided in Total Registration (see above).  They will also confirm the date, time, and order status of the exam.  Students will also have access to online learning tools through AP Classroom. This step should have been completed in class already, and can be confirmed in your student's College Board account.
  • Total Registration (https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/53175): Students will log into their account to register and pay for the exams, indicate if they qualify for fee reductions, request to use approved SSD accommodations, and receive an exam join code.

Please visit bit.ly/AP2026Student for detailed directions.

If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to your AP teacher, or Mr. Holtz.

 

 

The image displays a schedule for the 2025-26 AP Exam, listing the exam dates and subjects for the morning and afternoon sessions.