AP Registration Information 2027
The Registration period for the 2027 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 3-7 and May 10-14, 2027 at MRHS. The College Board’s complete May 2027 AP Exam Calendar, including the date and session for each AP exam, can be found here. 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.
Students wishing to self study for an AP exam should reach out to one of the AP coordinators requesting a join code. The College Board does not provide exam resources for students who are not enrolled in an AP course.
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 13th – November 11th. Payment can be made online by paying the invoices emailed to parents through My School Bucks,or by check made out to Marriotts Ridge High School or with cash. All Check and cash payments MUST include the student's name and can be dropped off in the front office. AP exams that are not paid for 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.
If eligible for the Fee Reduction. Please complete the Google form below and return to Shanna_Hadel@hcpss.org, Principal’s Secretary.
AP Exam Fee Waiver Application
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 10th: Students join portal with class join codes to receive invoice on October 13th
October 13th – November 11th: 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 13th: Late exam registration ($40 late fee charged)
January 16th: Deadline for Accommodations Request & Required Documentation
May 3-14th: 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