Dear AP Student and Parent,

This email provides key information about the 2020 AP® Exams.

We recently shared information about our commitment to provide free, remote learning resources and a new at-home testing option for this year's AP Exams. As promised, additional details are now available, and we'll continue to provide updates in the weeks leading up to the exams.

Exam Dates

Most AP students we surveyed prefer to test earlier, while the content is still fresh.

Exam Format

Most exams will have one or two free-response questions, and each question will be timed separately. Students will need to write and submit their responses within the allotted time for each question.

Tips for testing on specific devices will be available in late April.

Confronting the Digital Divide

We recognize that the digital divide could prevent some students from participating. Working with partners, we're investing so these students have the tools and connectivity they need to review AP content online and take the exam. If your child needs mobile tools or connectivity, you can contact us directly to let us know by April 24.

Exam Scores and College Credit

As usual, students' work will be scored by our network of college faculty and AP teachers, and will be reported on a 1–5 scale. We anticipate releasing scores as close to the usual July timeframe as possible.

We're confident that the vast majority of higher ed institutions will award college credit as they have in the past. We've spoken with hundreds of institutions across the country that support our solution for this year's AP Exams.

Exam Security

Like many college-level exams, this year's AP Exams will be open book/open note. The exam format and questions are being designed specifically for an at-home administration, so points will not be earned from content that can be found in textbooks or online. However, students may not consult with any other individuals during the testing period. We'll take the necessary steps to protect the integrity of each exam administration, as we do every year.

We're confident the vast majority of AP students will follow the rules for taking the exams. For the small number of students who may try to gain an unfair advantage, we have a comprehensive and strict set of protocols in place to prevent and detect cheating. While some of these practices are confidential to maximize their effectiveness, you can learn more about our security measures.

Students should understand that those attempting to gain an unfair advantage will either be blocked from testing or their AP scores will be canceled, and their high school will be notified as will colleges or other organizations to which the student has already sent any College Board scores (including SAT® scores). And they may be prohibited from taking a future Advanced Placement® Exam as well as the SAT, SAT Subject Tests™, or CLEP® assessments.

Remote Instruction and Practice

On March 25, we began offering free live AP review courses, delivered by AP teachers from across the country. The courses have been viewed more than 3.2 million times since they became available. On-demand lessons are now available for Art and Design, AP Capstone™, and Computer Science Principles.

Students can also take advantage of free, optional student practice on AP Classroom for most courses. Starting April 13, students will see a new Optional Student Practice section that includes free-response questions to help practice the concepts and skills that will be tested in May 2020. Students can answer these in any order, and will have an opportunity to review how each question will be scored before submitting to review and revise answers.

Additional Information

We've also added a frequently asked questions section to the site so you can find answers to important topics including information for students with accommodations, details about exam fees and cancellations, credit and placement, calculator policies, and more.

We'll continue to make updates on the site and share them with you through email and social media.

Sincerely,

Advanced Placement Program