AP Classes and Testing Information

College Board AP Classroom

All students taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses must join their class in College Board's AP Classroom.

How to Join AP Classroom

1. Visit College Board's My AP website.
2. Sign in with your College Board account.
3. Enter the join code provided by your AP teacher.

When Will I Receive My Join Code?

• AP students: Your teacher will give you a join code in September.
• Microeconomics students: Your teacher will give you a join code in February.
• Exam-only students: If you are taking an AP exam without taking the course at PHS, you will receive a join code when you register for the exam. Join as soon as you receive your code.

AP Exam Registration and Payment

Joining AP Classroom is an important step in registering for your AP exam.

In early October, students will receive an email with instructions to confirm their exam registration and pay the exam fee.

Deadline: November 12

Students must confirm their exam registration and complete payment by the end of the business day on November 12.

Important: If you do not complete payment by the deadline, your exam will not be ordered, and you will not be able to take the exam.

Need Help?

Watch the How to Join Your AP Class Section video for step-by-step instructions.

AP Courses Offered at PHS

PHS offers the following Advanced Placement (AP) courses:

• AP English Language and Composition
• AP English Literature and Composition
• AP United States History
• AP United States Government and Politics
• AP Macroeconomics
• AP Microeconomics
• AP Biology
• AP Precalculus
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Seminar

To learn more about these online courses, visit the Course Offerings and Scheduling section.

AP Credit Policies by College or University

Your Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores may help you earn college credit or skip certain college courses. Each college or university has its own rules for awarding AP credit.

Use the link below to find out how different colleges and universities accept AP exam scores.

Search AP Credit Policies by College or University

AP Exam Day Information

Please review the information below before your AP exams. Knowing when to arrive, what to bring, and what to expect will help you be ready on exam day.

Morning Exams

• Arrival Time: 7:30 a.m., unless you are given a different time.
• Testing Location: Go directly to the testing room listed in your email.
• End Time: Check the exam schedule for estimated end times. Exams with extended time may end later.
• Lunch: Students will eat lunch before or after their exams. Students with extended testing time should bring a lunch from home.

Afternoon Exams

• Arrival Time: Check the exam schedule for your assigned time.
• Testing Location: Go directly to the testing room listed in your email.
• End Time: Check the exam schedule for estimated end times. Actual end times may vary, especially for students with extended time.
• Transportation: Students must arrange their own transportation to the testing location and home. School buses will not be available after afternoon exams.
• Lunch: Students will be allowed to leave class early to eat before their exams. Bringing a lunch from home is recommended.

Lunch Schedule

• Students reporting at 12:00 p.m. may eat during A lunch.
• Students finishing an exam at 11:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. may eat during C lunch.

Sports and Activities

Tell your coach or advisor if an AP exam will cause you to miss a practice, game, or meeting.

PHS will not reschedule AP exams for regular-season athletic events.

If you have a conference, county, or state tournament scheduled on your exam day, contact Mrs. Kolodziej as soon as possible to discuss your options.

Taking Two Exams in One Day

If you have two AP exams on the same day, bring a lunch from home.

You will have about 15 minutes to eat in an assigned area between exams. Consider bringing smaller snacks that you can eat during scheduled breaks.

Class Attendance on Exam Days

Students are excused from class during their scheduled exam and lunch periods.

• You will be marked absent if you miss other classes during the school day.
• If you plan to leave school after your exam, a parent or guardian must call the attendance line to excuse your absence.
• You must follow the school's checkout procedures before leaving.

Important: Leaving school without checking out through the attendance office will be considered an unexcused absence.

General Exam Rules

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin.
• Use the restroom before entering the testing room.
• Bring only the items you need for your exam.
• Students must remain in the testing room until they are dismissed by the exam staff.
• Follow all instructions given by the exam staff.

What to Bring

• School-issued MacBook and power cord: Make sure your device is fully charged and ready for testing.
• Pens and pencils: Bring several No. 2 pencils with erasers and black or dark blue pens.
• Approved calculator: Bring a calculator if one is allowed for your exam. Check the College Board AP Calculator Policy to see which calculators are permitted.
• Watch: A regular watch is allowed. Smartwatches are not permitted.
• Clothing: Dress in layers in case the testing room is too warm or cold.
• Personal items: Bring any necessary medical or personal care items, such as an inhaler, tissues, or period products.
• Water and snacks: Bring water and a small snack for scheduled breaks.
• Lunch: Bring a lunch if you have two exams in one day or an exam with extended time that may run through lunch.

What NOT to Bring Into the Testing Room

• Cell phones, smartwatches, or other electronic devices not approved for testing
• Books, textbooks, class notes, or study materials
• Scratch paper (paper will be provided when needed)
• Highlighters or other materials not approved for the exam
• Items that make noise or may distract others

Backpacks and Large Bags

Please avoid bringing backpacks or large bags if possible. If you must bring one, pack only what you need for the day.

You will not be able to access your backpack or personal belongings during the exam or scheduled breaks.

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices

Cell phones and other prohibited electronic devices must be turned off and stored as directed by exam staff.

Students may not use or access these devices during testing or breaks. Failure to follow College Board rules may result in the cancellation of exam scores.

For more information, review the College Board AP Exam Terms and Conditions.

AP Exam Fees

Fee Information:

• Each AP test fee is $99
• All fees will be due by November 13 (or March 12 for AP Microeconomics only). 
• Only exams that are paid for by these dates will be ordered.
• For more information on the exam fees please review this AP Exam Fees website: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/ordering-fees/exam-fees

Payments: 

Payment may be made by one of the three ways below.

• MySchoolBucks
• Check made out to Petoskey High School brought into the counseling office
• Cash brought into the counseling office

Exam Cancellations and Refunds:

• Students must request an exam cancellation via email to Mrs Kolodziej.
• Students will receive a partial refund for exams canceled through April 17, 2026. After April 17, there are no refunds.

AP Exam Schedule

AP Exam Schedule 2027 (by date)

Explanation of the testing format for the 2027 testing schedule

Two exams at the same time  

You may register for both exams. You will take one exam on the alternate testing date. Mrs. Kolodziej will contact you after registration closes to inform you of which exam you will take on which date.

Two exams in a day

You will take the exams on the primary testing date as scheduled, per College Board policy.

Terms and Conditions

The College Board requires that all students accept the terms and conditions. You will be asked for confirmation of your agreement to these terms as part of your test on exam day.

AP Exam Terms and Conditions

Absences from Testing Due to an Emergency

Students who have an emergency and are unable to test as scheduled should contact Mrs. Kolodziej, AP Coordinator, immediately by email. We will determine if you are eligible to reschedule to a future testing date. 

Exams may be made up in very limited circumstances; a doctor's note will be required for absences missed due to illness.  

If you are out sick, please make sure that you email me immediately - please do not assume that message will be relayed to me.

Sending AP Scores to Colleges

Seniors

Send official scores to the college attending. This will send all AP exam scores for all AP exams taken during your high school career. The deadline to make this request is June 20 for 2025 Exams.

Sophomores and Juniors 

Do not send scores at this time. Report unofficial scores on college applications, official scores can be sent at the end of your senior year.

Click here for directions and FAQs

Special Instructions: Digital Exams

The AP English Language, English Literature, English Language, US Government and US History exams will be digital exams. All other tests will be a hybrid format where students will complete multiple choice responses online and their written responses will be done with paper and pen.

On test day, you must bring:

• your charged MacBook
• your power cord
• external mouse (optional)
• your College Board username and password

You will use the Bluebook app for testing, which has been loaded to your MacBook.

Scrap paper will be provided. Do not bring your own.

Video for the digital testing experience

It is strongly recommended that you complete the preview questions in the Bluebook app when they become available in April. While these are not scored, it will allow you to practice using the tools within the app.