AP Testing Coordinator:

Dr. William

cwilliams11@wcpss.net

What Is an Advanced Placement (AP) Course?

The College Board defines Advanced Placement (AP) courses as “rigorous, college-level classes in a variety of subjects that give students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school by scoring a 3 or higher (5-point scale) on the AP exam associated with that course.” Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States and Canada created by the College Board, which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. American colleges and universities may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations. For more information visit the AP Collegeboard Website.

AP Exams

AP Exams are an essential part of the AP experience, enabling students to demonstrate their mastery of college-level coursework. More than 90 percent of four-year colleges and universities in the United States grant students credit, placement, or both on the basis of successful AP Exam scores. Universities in more than 60 countries recognize AP Exam scores in the admission process and/or award credit and placement for qualifying scores. Visit www.collegeboard.org/ap/creditpolicy to view AP credit and placement policies at more than 1,000 colleges and universities.

NC AP Exam and Registration Fee Guidance 

• Students are expected to take the AP exam they are enrolled in for the school year. 
• If you do not want to take the exam, you will need to discuss your decision with your teacher and parents. You will then need to make sure you complete the Opt-Out form with Mrs. Ewais in Student Services. 
• The deadline for opting out of testing is November 4, 2023 (Fall and yearlong courses) & February 23, 2024 (Spring courses). Students must submit a completed AP Exam Opt-Out form to Mrs. Ewais by November 4, 2023 (Fall and yearlong courses) & February 23, 2024 (Spring courses).
• All regular Exam fees for AP are funded for all NC public high school students.
• Students must still register online through the College Board to officially register for an AP exam and gain access to AP resources.
• Being enrolled in the course does not mean a student is registered to take the exam. All students enrolled in AP courses will establish a student account on www.collegeboard.org. The website also has testing dates and important information regarding AP courses. 
• Students must join their AP class using the code provided by their teacher to gain access to AP resources and register for exams.
• By joining the AP class, students are automatically registered for their AP exam.  
• If you do not register for AP exams by the deadline, you are subject to exam late fees ($40/exam)
• If you do not take the AP exams you are registered for you will be charged a $40 unused exam fee.
• AP exams will be given in person at Zebulon Baptist Church, in Zebulon. 
• All morning exams begin at 7:30 AM 
• All afternoon exams begin at 11:30 AM
• Scoring a level 3 or above on the AP exam will earn college credit at any of the UNC System Schools.

Deadline For Accommodation Requests

January 11, 2024, is the deadline to submit requests for accommodations for students with disabilities and when required, complete documentation for the 2023-24 AP Exams. If requests are submitted after this date, there's no guarantee accommodations will be approved or appropriate exam materials will be shipped in time for the exam.  Please submit the consent form below, completed and signed by the student and parent/guardian to Mrs. Ewais at rorozcoewais@wcpss.net by January 11, 2024. For more information visit

Accommodations College Board Exams

SSD Parent Consent Form

SSD Parent Consent Form - Spanish

EWMHS AP Exam Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year

AP exams are administered during two weeks in May of each school year. Testing coordinators are responsible for notifying students when and where to report for the exams. Early testing or testing at times other than those published by the College Board is not permitted under any circumstances.