Test Schedule for AP Exams 2025: Complete Dates, Timings, and Preparation Strategies | RevisionDojo Redux
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As students gear up for the upcoming academic year, the College Board has released preliminary details about the Advanced Placement (AP) exam schedule for May 2025. Here's what you need to know.
Before 2010, the AP Test Scheduling was less standardized between schools, but since then, the College Board has worked diligently to organise AP tests to maximise fairness and minimise scheduling conflicts.
The 2025 AP exams are expected to run over a two-week period, with morning sessions starting at 8 a.m. and afternoon sessions at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Based on the 2024 AP exam schedule, the 2025 exams are likely to take place on the following dates and times:
Week 1
Morning (8 a.m.): | Afternoon (12 p.m.): | Afternoon (2 p.m.): --- | --- | --- Monday, May 5, 2025: United States Government and Politics | Chemistry | Tuesday, May 6, 2025: Microeconomics | Statistics | Wednesday, May 7, 2025: English Literature and Composition | Computer Science A | Thursday, May 8, 2025: Environmental Science | Psychology | Friday, May 9, 2025: European History | US History | Spanish Language
Week 2
Morning (8 a.m.): | Afternoon (12 p.m.): | Afternoon (2 p.m.): --- | --- | --- Monday, May 12, 2025: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Precalculus | | Tuesday, May 13, 2025: English Language and Composition | Physics C: Mechanics | Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism Wednesday, May 14, 2025: French Language | Computer Science Principles | Thursday, May 15, 2025: Biology | | Friday, May 16, 2025: Physics 1, Latin | Physics 2 |
It's important to note that these dates are based on the 2024 schedule and may be subject to change. The College Board is expected to release the official 2025 schedule in the spring before exam season.
Students and coordinators are advised to check AP Central for the finalised schedule and print out the AP Test Schedule, colour-coding it by subject, scheduling prep backwards, accounting for overlaps, and simulating exam times.
In case of a conflict or absence, makeup exams are scheduled for the week after the main exam period, such as from May 19 to May 23, 2025. Late testing can also be approved for medical emergencies, religious observances, and school-related events like competitions.
Some subjects offer digital versions of AP tests in 2025, depending on school policy. Registration for each AP test must be done through your school's AP Coordinator. As of now, most AP tests are in-person, with some digital options depending on the school. Some late testing requires additional fees unless excused.
It's worth noting that you cannot retake an AP test in the same year; you must wait until the next testing cycle. You can take two AP tests in one day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. In 2020-2021, AP tests were conducted online and at home due to the pandemic.
AP tests are usually held in May, unless you're taking a late test in May's third week. If two AP tests fall at the same time, students can be assigned a late testing date. All schools follow the same AP Test Schedule to maintain fairness across all testing locations.
In summary, the 2025 AP Exams likely run from May 5 to May 16 in two weeks with morning (8 a.m.) and afternoon (12 p.m./2 p.m.) sessions, matching the 2024 structure of specific subjects on given days, with makeups the following week. Stay tuned for the official 2025 schedule from the College Board.
In light of the forthcoming academic year and the preliminary release of the Advanced Placement (AP) exam schedule for May 2025, students seeking education-and-self-development opportunities can explore online-education platforms for additional learning resources during exam preparations. Remember, although the 2025 AP exams are centered around specific dates and times, self-directed learning can be a valuable complement to the traditional AP testing process.
