AP Registration Information 2025
The Registration period for the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams is open. Below are key points and dates to keep in mind as you make your final AP exam choices.
Exam Schedule and AP Classroom
Exams are scheduled for May 5-9 and May 12-16, 2025. To take the exams, you must register for a College Board Account and join your specific class in AP Classroom. Use the join code that teachers provided to connect your account with your AP course. If you do not follow this step, a test cannot be ordered for you.
Free AP Exams
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future requires HCPSS to cover the cost of exams if all of the following are met:
1. You are in 11th or 12th grade
2. You are currently enrolled in the assessed AP course
3. You Meet the College and Career Ready standard through the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) or GPA.
Details on Maryland College and Career Ready Standard can be found here.
Students who meet the criteria above will not receive invoices for AP exams.
Paid AP Exams
For students who have not yet met the College and Career Readiness criteria, the exam fee is $99 per exam. Payments will be collected from October 14th – November 13th. Payment can be made online by paying the invoices emailed to parents through My School Bucks, by check made out to MRHS or with cash. Check and cash payments MUST be dropped off to Lori Miller in the front office. Exams that are not paid for by November 13th will not be ordered.
Waiving Costs
Fees are waived by HCPSS if your family qualifies for the College Board Fee Reduction. Please review the College Board Fee Reduction Criteria to determine if you are eligible.
Please complete this Google form using the link below and return to Lori Miller, principal’s secretary.
AP Exam Waiver Application Form 2025
Late and Cancellation Fees
The College Board charges fees for decisions made after November 11th.
Switching from Yes to No after November 11th = $40 cancellation fee per exam
Switching from No/Undecided to Yes after November 11th = $40 late fee per exam
Please confirm your choices in AP Classroom before the November 11th deadline to avoid late and cancellation fees.
AP Timeline
September - October 11th: Students join portal with class join codes to receive invoice on October 14th
October 14th – November 13th: Students pay exam fees after receiving an invoice from My School Bucks. Payment can be made via cash, check or through My School Bucks.
November 11th: DEADLINE to make/confirm exam decisions
November 13th – March 15th: Late exam registration ($40 late fee charged)
January 18th: Deadline for Accommodations Request & Required Documentation[TG1]
May 5-16th: AP Exam window
Please don't hesitate to reach out to the AP coordinators with any questions you may have.
Gayle Gavazzi: gayle_gavazzi@hcpss.org
Elaine Mezeivtch: elaine_mezeivtch@hcpss.org