Steps

Applications are in the Guidance Office file folder alphabetically by course
Read and sign form, get parent signature.
Writing sample submission Google Form (Check PGCPS email).
Signed application to corresponding course teacher for recommendation (current class).

You will NOT get your application back and DO NOT need to see a Counselor! Teachers are to return paperwork to Ms. Reed.

An AP Coordinator will give information to the Guidance Counselor for School Year 2025-2026

AP Course Applications Available

African American Studies
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
English Language & Composition
English Literature & Composition
Environmental Science
French Language & Culture
Human Geography
Italian Language & Culture
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
Precalculus
Spanish Language & Culture
Statistics
Studio Art & Design
US Government & Politics
US History
World History

AP Academic Showcase Video

AP Academic Showcase Slides

faith.snow@pgcps.org

naima.reed@pgcps.org

AP Exam Registration

As part of the new process, for the 2024-2025 school year, all students must register at the following website: https://myap.collegeboard.org and join each AP class they are taking using a join code that will be provided by their teacher. This process will be conducted with the assistance of the AP teachers. All students must join the class via this website to have access to the new resources and to register for the AP Exams.
PGCPS will continue to support and encourage students to take AP classes and the AP Exams.

To support students in taking AP Exams, the district will pay for the exams for ALL students who commit to taking the exam.

The College Board implemented key changes to the Advanced Placement Program a few years ago that included new resources for teachers and students to support student success in the AP courses. The most significant change is related to when students will have to commit to taking the AP Exam. This year, students will have to commit to taking their AP Exams no later than Friday, October 25, 2024. This deadline has been set to provide AP Coordinators time to finalize exam orders and meet the order deadline. These changes will also impact our AP Exam Fee Policy.

Students who take an AP course should be aware of several important pieces of information as outlined below:

PGCPS will pay the exam costs for students currently enrolled in the corresponding AP course.
Students are not required, but strongly encouraged to take the AP Exam.
Students who are not enrolled in an AP Course can take the AP Exam, but must register and pay for the exam.
Advanced Placement exam fees are as follows:
1. The cost of each AP Exam is $99.00, except for Capstone courses which are $147.00.
2. The deadline to order AP Exams for yearlong and fall semester courses is October 25, 2024.
3. Any exam ordered after November 15, except Second Semester Courses, will incur the $40.00 late fee, if applicable. This fee must be paid before an exam is ordered. The payment deadline for Second Semester Courses is March 14, 2025.
4. Students will be charged a $40 Unused exam fee if they do not show up on exam day.
5. Students who cancel an exam prior to March 14, 2025 will be assessed a $40 cancellation fee.

Please contact DuVal AP Coordinator, Faith Snow at faith.majors@pgcps.org, if you have any questions about AP Exam orders or payment.

AP Exam Schedule

Please see the schedule for important times as testing will begin before the normal school day and transportation will not be provided.

AP Exam	Estimated Timing	Date	Start Time	Location	Lunch
Biology	3 hours 10 minutes	Monday May 5, 2025 (A Day)	7:30 AM	TBA	TBA
Chemistry	3 hours 25 minutes	Tuesday May 6, 2025 (B Day)	7:30 AM	TBA	TBA
US Government and Politics	3 hours 10 minutes	Tuesday May 6, 2025 (B Day)	11:30 AM	TBA	TBA
English Literature & Composition	3 hours 10 minutes	Wednesday May 7, 2025 (A Day)	7:30 AM	TBA	TBA
Computer Science A	3 hours 10 minutes	Wednesday May 7, 2025 (A Day)	11:30 AM	TBA	TBA
Statistics	3 hours 10 minutes	Thursday May 8, 2025 (B Day)	7:30 AM	TBA	TBA
World History: Modern	3 hours 25 minutes	Thursday May 8, 2025 (B Day)	11:30 AM	TBA	TBA
United States History	3 hours 25 minutes	Friday May 9, 2025 (A Day)	7:30 AM	TBA	TBA
Calculus AB	3 hours 10 minutes	Monday May 12, 2025 (B Day)	7:30 AM	TBA	TBA
Precalculus	3 hours 10 minutes	Tuesday May 13, 2025 (A Day)	7:30 AM	TBA	TBA
Environmental Science	2 hours 50 minutes	Tuesday May 13, 2025 (A Day)	11:30 AM	TBA	TBA
English Language & Composition	3 hours 25 minutes	Wednesday May 14, 2025 (B Day)	7:30 AM	TBA	TBA
Physics C: Mechanics	1 hour 40 minutes	Wednesday May 14, 2025 (B Day)	11:30 AM	TBA	TBA
Art History	3 hours 10 minutes	Thursday May 15, 2025 (A Day)	7:30 AM	TBA	TBA
Spanish Language & Culture	3 hours 13 minutes	Thursday May 15, 2025 (A Day)	7:30 AM	TBA	TBA
Psychology	2 hours 10 minutes	Friday May 16, 2025 (B Day)	11:30 AM	TBA	TBA

AP Exam Policies

Testing Time: Each Advanced Placement exam is a minimum of 3 hours. Exams will begin approximately at the time indicated. If you arrive after the start time, you WILL NOT be able to take the exam and will not be refunded your money, so please plan your transportation in advance; AM and PM testers should arrange for transportation other than the bus on their exam day.

Make-Up Testing: There is NO make-up testing offered! If you fail to take an AP Exam that you have been registered for due to absence or lateness, you WILL receive an obligation for the $40 cancellation fee per exam. Money paid will not be refunded. If you have an emergency or illnesses on the day of an AP exam, please contact Mrs. Snow as soon as possible at faith.majors@pgcps.org

YOU CANNOT BE DISMISSED FROM A TESTING ROOM EARLY! If you play a sport or have a job, it is your responsibility to inform your coach or employer of your AP Exam obligation, and arrangements should be made accordingly. All test takers must be dismissed from the testing room at the same time. No one may leave early.

Bring to the Exam Room:

Several sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers for completing multiple choice answer sheets
Several pens with black or blue ink only, for completing areas on exam booklets and free-response
Students who are taking AP exams requiring the use of calculators for AP Biology, Calculus, or Chemistry should bring the calculator from the approved list they are most comfortable with and one in which they know how to operate successfully. Please bring extra batteries. Please note that calculator memories will be cleared prior to testing. Visit apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse and click on the link for your course for specific calculator policy.
College Board SSD Eligibility Letter if taking an exam with approved testing accommodations

If you do not attend DHS and are testing, please bring a government issued photo ID, Home School/Self-Study or School Code.

Do NOT Bring to the Exam Room:

ABSOLUTELY no electronic devices! Please DO NOT BRING TO YOUR TESTING ROOM! If you do so, you will be asked to turn it off and give to the proctor until the testing session is complete.

Books, compasses, mechanical pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, notes or colored pencils.
Rulers, straightedges and protractors.
Scratch paper (notes can be made on portions of exam booklets.)
Reference guides, keyboard maps or other instructions.
Food or drink.

Get a good night’s rest before your exam, and eat a nutritious breakfast and/or lunch. Food and drink are prohibited in the exam room. It is advisable to bring a sweater, in case the room temperature is below your comfort level.

You are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and DuVal High School during the exam period. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam score.

Be sure to review the 2023-2024 Bulletin for AP Students and Parents. If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact faith.majors@pgcps.org.

Best of luck as you enter the home stretch of your AP classes and prepare for your exams!

Advanced Placement (AP)

How To Apply