Find out about typical AP exam costs and fees, learn when the AP Exams are scheduled and get a wide range of resources to help you prepare for your AP exam.
How Much Do AP Exams Cost?
The College Board offers nearly 40 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams that cover various subject areas. AP Exams are administered at the end of the school year, and cost:
| United States, US Territories, Canada | $98 |
| DoDEA Schools | $98 |
| Outside of the U.S. & Canada | $128 |
Registering after the deadline will incur a $40 late-order fee. Taking the test after the typical test dates can also result in a $40 fee, though many reasons for late testing can waive this fee. These include serious illnesses, athletic contests, high school graduations, religious observances and more.
AP Exam Costs for the Capstone Program
If a student is participating in the AP Capstone program, the AP Seminar and AP Research exams cost $146 each. The fee does not increase for tests taken outside the US.
Fee Reductions
Students who meet financial assistance criteria may apply for a $36 reduction in fees per exam. These students do not have to pay late fees under any circ*mstances. Additional support may be available from federal and state resources.
AP Exam Schedule
The AP Exams are offered Monday-Friday during the first two weeks of May. Tests begin at:
- 8:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m. (Only for the AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism exam, which is offered during week 2)
Late tests are scheduled over three days during the third week in May. Students will need to coordinate late testing with their school's AP administrator.
Preparing to Take an AP Exam
Achieving success on an AP Exam could allow you to earn college credit while still in high school. Study.com offers a wealth of resources to help you study for the AP exams.
The AP exam prep courses you'll find on Study.com include mobile-friendly video lessons, practice quizzes, and test-taking advice to help you do your best. You can study for AP Exams anytime, anywhere using the following Study.com AP Exam prep courses:
| Business | *AP Macroeconomics |
| English | *AP English Literature *AP English Language |
| History & Political Science | *AP European History *AP World History *AP U.S. History *AP Comparative Government and Politics *AP U.S. Government and Politics |
| Humanities | *AP Music Theory |
| Math | *AP Calculus AB & BC |
| Psychology | *AP Psychology |
| Science | *AP Biology *AP Chemistry *AP Environmental Science *AP Physics 1 *AP Physics 2 *AP Physics C |
