Advanced Placement Administration Information – Spring 2024

Arrive by 7:30 AM for morning exams and by 11:30 AM for afternoon exams with a Picture ID.

The Spring 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will be administered beginning on Monday, May 6^th and continuing through Friday, May 17^th. These exams will be administered in a face-to-face format, utilizing the College Board provided paper-pencil testing materials. All students who have registered for AP Exams should plan on reporting to Hillgrove High School on the following dates/times for their registered exam. Students with approved testing accommodations may be assigned an alternative testing location. If applicable, information will be directly communicated to those students prior to May 6^th. 

Students must arrive at the testing room location by 7:30 AM for morning exams and by 11:30 AM for afternoon exams. Please plan accordingly to ensure you arrive at school on time. Per College Board policy, late arrivals will not be allowed to test. There are NO makeup exams. Afternoon exams may end after bus dismissal. Make sure, if you ride the bus, you have arranged a ride home after your exam(s). 

Any student who is unable to report to Hillgrove High School for testing on their assigned date/time will be charged a $40.00 Unused Exam Fee. 

If you have any questions or concerns, then please reach out to your AP course teacher or Hillgrove High School’s AP administrator, Amy Pothel at amy.pothel@cobbk12org.

Important AP Exam Reminders for Students

• Arrive on time. No late entries will be allowed. There are NO makeup tests. 
• For morning exams, if you complete your exam after your lunch period, then please make sure you eat lunch before reporting to your next class. 
• For afternoon exams, make sure you eat lunch before reporting to the testing site. 
• Ending times are approximate estimations only. Afternoon exams may finish after 3:30 p.m. dismissal. If you ride the bus, then please make other arrangements that day. 
• Dress comfortably (within CCSD dress code policy). 
• A photo ID is required for all students (Hillgrove and non-Hillgrove) at the time of exam check in. 
• Bring 2 sharpened #2 pencils (NO mechanical pencils). 
• Bring 2 blue and/or black ink pens to use on the free response test sections.  
• Students are strongly discouraged from bringing cell phones to the testing room. If a student has a cell phone in the building, then the cell phone must be given to the exam proctor from check-in through the completion of the exam per College Board guidelines. 
• Students are strongly discouraged from bringing backpacks and other personal items to the testing location. If you need them for a class before or after your scheduled exam, then please plan to store your items in a classroom and/or your car. 
• No food or drink is allowed at your testing desk unless you have a pre-approved accommodation from the College Board. This includes water bottles. You will be allowed your snack/drink during the break. 
• Students should use the restroom prior to entering the testing site.  
• Calculator policy: The College Board has very strict and explicit requirements for approved calculators. If your exam allows the use of a calculator, then please confirm your calculator meets the requirements, before the exam, by speaking with your teacher and/or reviewing their policy using this web address: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-policies-guidelines/calculator-policies.
• Smart watches and Fitbits with internet access, alarms, or that make any noise are NOT allowed. 
• Pay careful attention to the directions given by the test administrators. They must make a formal report of any case involving students not following procedures. Do NOT use an unapproved device, do NOT work on the wrong section of the test, etc.
• Remember that all talking is forbidden during the test. If a testing administrator sees or hears a student talking during the test, then he/she must report it. Do not put yourself at risk of having your score canceled. 
• Make sure you get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy meal prior to your test. 
• School Code: To ensure accurate score reporting, students should log into their My AP Profile and be sure Hillgrove’s school code 112431, has been entered. 
• 2024 AP Exam Terms and Conditions: The 2024 AP Exam Terms and Conditions are available to review at cb.org/apexamterms. This agreement details the rules and policies students must follow related to taking the 2024 AP Exams. Students will need to accept these terms and conditions prior to taking each exam. For students submitting a portfolio submission for AP Art and Design, they will need to agree to the Digital Portfolio AP Exam Terms and Conditions before submitting their work as final in the AP Digital Portfolio. 
• Free Score Report: As a reminder, students get one free score sent each year they take an AP Exam and their score report will include their AP scores from this year and any previous years. Colleges and universities use official score reports to determine credit or placement, if applicable. Students have until June 20, 2024 to change their free score-send selection. Students should go to their My AP account to make their choice and changes. Their official score report will be sent in July.
• All exam results will be available on your College Board account in July 2024. 
• AP Exam Policies and Guidelines: For more information on Exam Day Policies visit: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-policies-guidelines