The College Board has officially opened registration for the Advanced Placement (AP) Exam 2025, providing high school students an opportunity to earn college credits and improve their college applications.
The exams, scheduled for May 6–17, 2025, offer a pathway to showcase subject mastery across various disciplines, from arts to sciences.
Students have to complete their regular registration from November 8, 2024, to February 15, 2025. A late registration period extends until March 1, 2025, but includes an additional fee. Registration can be completed through each school’s AP coordinator or online via the College Board website.
Regular Registration Deadline: February 15, 2025
- Late Registration Deadline- March 1, 2025 (additional $30 late fee)
-Exam Dates: May 6–17, 2025
The exams follow a structured timetable, with sessions beginning each day at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. over the two weeks in May. Morning exams are scheduled from May 6-10, while morning and afternoon sessions are available from May 6-17.
Regular Registration: $94 per exam
- Late Registration $124 per exam (includes a $30 late fee)
Students can register for exams across various disciplines, allowing them to demonstrate proficiency in specific areas. The available subjects include:
- Arts: Studio Art, Music, Theater
- English: Language, Literature
- History and Social Science: World History, U.S. History
- Languages and Cultures: Spanish, French, Chinese
- Math and Computer Science: Calculus, Computer Science
- Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Other Subjects: Psychology, Economics, and more
Participating in AP exams offers students several key advantages. Earning college credits through AP scores can reduce overall college costs, and successful completion of AP courses can lead to advanced placement in college classes. Moreover, AP courses foster essential academic skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving, which appeal to college admissions committees.
To register, students must connect with their school’s AP coordinator or visit the College Board website. The process requires a valid student ID, school code, and payment information. Following deadlines closely is important, as late registration incurs an additional fee.