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AP Exam Registration 2026-27

The registration window for AP exams is now open!  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 30, 2026.

AP testing will begin Monday, May 3, 2027 and continue through Friday, May 14, 2027 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 30th: Initial deadline to complete online registration, submit payment, and request financial aid.
    • Fees: $105 per exam ($5 per exam if enrolled in Free & Reduced Lunch Program)
  • November 9th: $40 add/drop late fee will be added to any new exams ordered or cancelled.
  • January 29th: Registration for spring semester courses (i.e. Macroeconomics) officially closes.  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):  Parents - please check with your student to ensure they have done this already.  Students will log into their College Board account to order an exam using the join code provided by their teacher.  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 students College Board account.  Parents/guardians - please confirm with your student that this has been completed.
  • 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. This is due by October 30th.  

Please visit bit.ly/AP2027Student for detailed directions.

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

AP Exam Registration schedule - click to download PDF