Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
AP Exam Registration 2024-25
The registration window for AP exams will open on Monday, October 7th, 2024. The College Board requires students who are enrolled in an AP course, and intend to participate in the AP Exams in May 2025, to register, pay, and commit to taking the exam during the fall semester. To ensure accurate and timely processing of all AP test registrations, the initial deadline to register and pay for taking AP exams at San Mateo High School is Friday, October 25, 2024.
AP testing will begin Monday, May 5, 2025 and runs through Friday, May 16, 2025 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:
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October 25th: Deadline to complete online registration, submit payment, and request financial aid.
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Fees: $105 per exam ($5 per exam if enrolled in the Free & Reduced Lunch Program)
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November 10th: Begin adding a $40 late fee exams added/ dropped.
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January 31st: 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:
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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.
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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.
Please visit bit.ly/AP2025Student for detailed directions.
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to your AP teacher, or Mr. Holtz.