AP Exam FAQs #2

Answers to FAQs regarding the AP Exam. Alternately, you can access the webpage with the list of questions and the answers here

• Can I take the AP Examination if I haven't taken an AP course?
• I want to take an AP Exam and I have a disability. Can I make any testing arrangements to accommodate my disability?
• If I don't get a good grade on an AP Exam, will it hurt my chances for college admission?
• How many times can I repeat an AP Exam?
• When are the exams given? How much time does it take to finish one?
• Will I lose points if I answer a multiple-choice question wrong? Should I guess?
• When will I find out if I'm eligible for an AP Scholar Award?

Resource Review:

This is as official as it gets, so the information provided here is very much accurate and as close as it'll get to the "real thing". This source can give the student a basic idea of the Advanced Placement Program, though the fact that you've reached this blog probably means that you already know the basics. For questions such as "How much time does it take to finish one?" or "Should I guess?" as well as the questions regarding the AP Scholar Award are answered with "technical" information -- be sure to check out the "personal experiences" as well as the "AP Tips" section (located in the "Tabbed Browsing" on the top of the page as soon as it gets up) for a more comprehensive "behind the scenes" look of the entire program.