Fall Exam Registration Deadline: October 30, 2026
Spring Exam Registration Deadline: February 19, 2027
How do I place an AP® exam order?
STEP 1: Activate your exam – Log into the College Board MyAP site at http://myap.collegeboard.org using your College Board profile and apply the ‘Join Code’ (access code) you receive from your teacher for each of your subjects.
College Board profiles are the same accounts used to order SAT® exams, or to collect prior year PSAT/NMSQT® or AP® Exam scores. Do not create a new account if you already have one (see below for tips.)
Students will obtain a Join Code (access code) from their Bearden HS AP® Course teachers. Join Codes for the MyAP Site are subject, teacher and class period specific.
Once the student has joined the online AP Class group, they will be prompted to complete the MyAP Registration Profile pages online.
Students enrolled in courses that commence in the SPRING Semester, will be able to register and activate the exam by completing the Join Step once the course commences.
⇒ For yearlong and Fall Courses, complete the Join Code step by October 30, 2026.
⇒ For Spring Courses, complete the Join Code step by February 19, 2027.
STEP 2: Submit exam fees – Click on “Submit fees for AP Exams” below and submit your fees.
Payment for exams may be done via credit card or debit card, OR by mailing in a check or money order. There will be an online payment fee of 3.9% for payments submitted by credit or debit card. Directions for payment can be found at the end of the online registration form and in your e-mail confirmation which will be sent to the parent email address you provide on the registration form.
⇒ For yearlong and Fall courses, exam fees are due by October 30, 2026. A penalty fee will be charged between November 16, 2026 and February 19, 2027 of $40 per exam.
⇒ For Spring courses, exam fees are due by February 19, 2027. Spring registration does not include a late registration period. The last day to add a new exam order is February 19, 2027.
Tips for setting up your College Board Profile on MyAP:
– Use an email address that you will have access to throughout high school AND university
– Make sure to enter your COMPLETE legal name to prevent issues with sending score reports to colleges and universities
– Enter your school student ID number to assist your school in reporting your attendance to the exam to your school AND help identify errors in names.
I can’t access my College Board Profile account or am not sure I have one. What do I do?
The College Board Profile is the same account used to access your past years’ AP® scores, PSAT® scores, and SAT® scores. Do not create a new one! Each student should have only ONE unique account. If you are unable to access the account, try using the ‘Forget Password?’ link on http://myap.collegeboard.org OR email apstudents@info.collegeboard.org OR call 888-225-5427 for assistance.
Where do I get the Join Code to complete the join step on the MyAP site?
Join Codes are subject, teacher, and period specific. Codes will be distributed in class (usually after the end of the add/drop period.) If you were absent when the codes were distributed, please see your AP® teacher ASAP to complete the step by October 30, 2026 for the Fall registration period, and between January 5 and February 19, 2027 for the Spring registration period.
Why can’t I receive the Join Code for my Spring classes/exams early? Why do I need to wait until February?
College Board research shows that early commitment to the exam does mean greater levels of student success. HOWEVER, that means early commitment ‘within the class.’ For courses that do not commence until January or even February, College Board has a special Spring deadline, with no penalty fees, specifically for students enrolled in these courses. This allows students a chance to see the course syllabus, speak with the teacher, and preview the content.
What if I miss the Fall deadline to submit fees?
A penalty fee of $40 per exam will automatically be applied to any payments submitted between November 16, 2026 and February 19, 2027. It is therefore CRUCIAL to meet the October 30 deadline.
Any exam that is activated on MyAP and does not have the corresponding fees submitted will automatically be de-activated and cancelled.
What if I missed the Spring deadline to submit my exam fees? What do I do?
It is crucial to meet the February 19 deadline. No late registration is possible in the Spring.
Any exam that is activated on MyAP on February 19, 2027 and does not have the corresponding fees submitted will automatically be de-activated and cancelled.
How do I submit the exam fees?
Click on the link below. Payment for exams may be done via credit card or debit card, OR by mailing in a check or money order. There will be an online payment fee of 3.1% for payments submitted by credit or debit card. Directions for payment can be found at the end of the online payment form and in your e-mail confirmation which will be sent to the email address you provide on the registration form. Postmark deadline for the Fall registration period to ensure timely mail in fee processing is October 26, 2026, and for Spring registration the postmark deadline is February 14, 2027.
Can I cancel my exam?
Cancellations and refunds are not possible. Current school board policy states that you must take the AP exam in order to earn the additional 5 points on the final student grade point average.
Students who cancel before the applicable exam registration deadline are eligible for a refund of their exam fees. Cancellation requests submitted after the applicable registration window and before March 1, 2027, will be eligible for a partial refund (a $40 penalty fee will be retained to cover the College Board cancellation penalty fee.) Cancellation requests after March 1, 2027 and no shows on exam day are not eligible for any refund. Credit and debit card fees are non-refundable.
Can I change when I take the exam?
Exam times are set by The College Board. Note that AP® Exams must be taken only at the times established by The College Board. Exams administered by BHS will be at the dates and times set by The College Board. Click the link below to view the calendar.
Is there financial aid available for the 2027 AP® exams?
Fee reduction/assistance – Fee reductions are possible for qualified students. If you feel you may qualify for a fee reduction, please inquire/apply at the Bearden HS Counseling office at least 3 days prior to the semester AP Register dates. Or download this form to submit to the BHS Counseling office:
Once eligibility has been confirmed, you will be provided with a Fee Reduction Code that will reduce the price of the exam(s) on the payment form to the appropriate amount.
Questions regarding AP Exam Fee Assistance may be sent to AP Coordinator Ms. Wiles at leslie.wiles@knoxschools.org
Where do I report for my exams?
Exam locations will be communicated by the school closer to the exam date.
What may I bring to the room?
Please bring the following to your AP® exam: a CURRENT photo ID, at least 2 sharpened # 2 pencils, erasers, at least 2 pens with black or dark blue ink, and calculators (if applicable-see AP® Security Rules for approved types) with fresh batteries. Cell phones, smartwatches, iPods, MP3 players, etc. are NOT permitted in the testing room. We recommend that you leave these items in your locker. Please see AP® Security Rules
Please be aware of the length of your AP® exam and plan accordingly by bringing snacks/water.
Students must adhere to the Test Site Regulations for the duration of the exam. Consequences for violation of the regulations may include removal from the exam and cancellation of scores or being banned from future College Board examinations. See Test Site Regulations for more information.
What if I need accommodations on my exams due to a 504 Plan or an IEP?
Only students who have previously been approved for College Board SSD accommodations may take AP® exams with extended time or other accommodations. Contact Ms. Wiles if you have questions.
How do I figure out if I can earn college/university credit for taking the exam?
College and universities with AP® Credit Policies can be found on the College Board’s website at https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement – It is the student’s responsibility to verify that the college they plan to attend will accept AP® credit and submit scores to their university/college of choice.
Each student is eligible for one free Score Report from College Board – to request the score report to be sent to the college/university of your choice at no charge at the end of your matriculating year, please log into your MyAP account and navigate to ‘My AP Profile’ and then ‘Score Send.’ Enter the name of the College/University that you will be attending. Submit before June 15th to be eligible for the free report.
How do I receive my scores?
By completing the exam activation process on the MyAP site, you will be issued a unique AP ID number. Scores are usually available in early July by using the AP ID and your College Board log in to retrieve scores at http://apscores.org
