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AP Exam Schedule

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Julia de Raadt

  • February 8, 2023

Every year, the College Board gives AP exams, or Advanced Placement exams, to high school students. These tests are conducted each May, and students can find their specific AP Exam Dates for each subject in their local testing area. Each exam, differentiated by subject, is a rigorous exam that provides an excellent focus for college-bound students who want to have an impressive academic profile.

An AP exam is designed to measure how well students have mastered the content and skills of a particular AP course. So it stands to reason that in order to demonstrate your best academic performance, you must be aware of the dates to prepare yourself before the AP Exam Schedule.

2023 AP Exam Schedule Basics

The majority of the 2023 AP Exams will be administered in schools (as opposed to at home) using pencil and paper and will take place over a span of two weeks. However, AP Chinese and AP Japanese exams will be administered on school computers. The AP Test Dates begin their first week on May 1-5, and exams continue May 8-12 for the second week.

As for the start times, be aware that they can take up to one hour after the initial start time. For morning exams, start times can begin between 8-9 a.m. local time. The afternoon AP Schedule exams can start between 12-1 p.m. local time. 

There are a few exceptions. As for “Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism,” exams begin between 2-3 p.m. during the regularly scheduled exam schedule.

Exams with Digital Portfolios

Several AP courses have a portfolio component, which you should submit digitally for the AP program to score. These digital portfolios will be submitted and uploaded through a secure web application. Here are the AP Testing Dates and deadlines:

  • AP Art and Design: May 5, 2023 (8 p.m. ET)
  • AP Seminar and AP Research: May 1, 2023 (11:59 p.m. ET)
  • AP Computer Science Principles: May 1, 2023 (11:59 p.m. ET)

Week 1 AP Exam Testing Dates

Below is the AP Schedule for the first week:

Week 1Morning (8 a.m. Local Time)Afternoon (12 p.m. Local Time)
Monday, May 1, 2023United States Government and PoliticsChemistry
Spanish Literature and Culture
Tuesday, May 2, 2023Chinese Language and Culture
Environmental Science
Psychology
Wednesday, May 3, 2023English Literature and CompositionComparative Government and Politics
Computer Science A
Thursday, May 4, 2023Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Seminar
Statistics
Friday, May 5, 2023European History
United States History
Art History
Microeconomics

Week 2 AP Test Dates

Below is the AP Exam Dates for the second week:

Week 2Morning (8 a.m. Local Time)Afternoon (12 p.m. Local Time)Afternoon (2 p.m. Local Time)
Monday, May 8, 2023Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
Italian Language and Culture
Tuesday, May 9, 2023English Language and Composition
Japanese Language and Culture
Physics C: MechanicsPhysics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Wednesday, May 10, 2023Spanish Language and CultureBiology
Thursday, May 11, 2023French Language and Culture
World History: Modern
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Friday, May 12, 2023German Language and Culture
Music Theory
Latin
Physics 2: Algebra-Based

Late AP Exam Schedule

There are circumstances where students take the AP exams late. But don’t count on this option to save you; alternate forms are used for the late AP Testing Dates to preserve the security of AP exams. Additionally, all students participating in the late testing must take these alternate exams on the scheduled late-testing AP Exam Dates.

Morning (8 a.m. Local Time)Afternoon (12 p.m. Local Time)
Wednesday, May 17, 2023Chemistry
Computer Science A
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Psychology
Statistics
United States History
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Japanese Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Spanish Literature and Culture
Thursday, May 18, 2023 Chinese Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
German Language and Culture
Human Geography
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Art History
Biology
Comparative Government and Politics
French Language and Culture
Italian Language and Culture
Latin
Friday, May 19, 2023 Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Microeconomics
Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Spanish Language and Culture
European History
Music Theory
Physics C: Mechanics 
Seminar
United States Government and Politics
World History: Modern

How Does Taking AP Exams Affect Your Chances of Getting Into College?

After taking these challenging exams and demonstrating the extent of your hard work on the AP Test Dates, you might wonder if your final score will affect your chances of getting into the college of your choice. But don’t worry too much—because choosing to take the AP exams (and therefore receive a score) won’t make or break your college admission, even if you don’t score a 5. In the end, you can opt not to report your AP scores on your college application, but you’ll want to strategize wisely.

In addition, it’s worth noting that taking an AP exam on the AP Test Dates and getting a good (or great) score can boost your overall profile. So even if the tests won’t directly affect your admission chances, taking the course can. It’s because these colleges see that you’re exerting effort to take an extra step toward your education.

How AP Courses Can Influence Your Personal & Academic Growth

Taking AP courses and ultimately preparing for the AP Test Dates can be challenging because you’re studying a subject that’s higher than the standardized high school level. However, it prepares you before the AP Schedule to help you with your college applications. It lets the college know that you had academic training on a particular subject, especially if it’s related to the course you’re applying to.

For instance, an AP score of 4-5 shows that you have advanced knowledge in a particular subject compared to other students who took the exams on the AP Test Dates. It shows that you’re a competitive student willing to excel in different academic areas.

How Well Students Fared in the 2022 AP Exam Dates

Below is how well students have performed on the most recent 2022 AP Exams on their scheduled AP Exam Dates. 5 is the highest, and 1 is the lowest for each AP subject.

Exam54321
AP Research12.6%25.8%44.3%13.3%4.0%
AP Seminar11.6%19.2%51.8%11.8%5.6%
AP 2-D Art and Design10.8%35.5%40.3%12.8%0.5%
AP 3-D Art and Design6.4%28.6%38.5%23.8%2.6%
AP Art History14.1%21.0%26.3%26.9%11.6%
AP Drawing14.6%38.1%35.6%10.3%1.4%
AP Music Theory18.7%17.7%25.5%23.7%14.4%
AP English Language and Composition10.4%21.1%24.2%29.8%14.5%
AP English Literature and Composition16.9%27.3%33.7%14.1%7.9%
AP Comparative Government and Politics15.9%24.3%30.3%16.7%12.9%
AP European History13.5%21.0%24.4%29.7%11.4%
AP Human Geography14.9%18.7%19.6%15.0%31.8%
AP Macroeconomics16.4%20.0%15.4%15.1%33.1%
AP Microeconomics17.7%22.5%18.8%16.9%24.2%
AP Psychology17.0%22.2%19.1%13.1%28.5%
AP United States Government and Politics12.0%10.9%25.8%25.7%25.7%
AP United States History10.8%15.6%21.9%23.0%28.8%
AP World History13.2%21.9%27.0%23.7%14.3%
AP Calculus AB20.4%16.1%19.1%22.6%21.7%
AP Calculus BC41.2%15.6%20.1%16.4%6.8%
AP Computer Science A27.3%20.4%19.9%10.4%22.1%
AP Computer Science Principles11.4%21.0%31.1%19.9%16.6%
AP Statistics14.8%22.2%23.4%16.5%23.1%
AP Biology15.0%23.1%29.7%21.6%10.5%
AP Chemistry12.5%17.0%24.5%23.6%22.5%
AP Environmental Science8.9%27.4%17.5%25.9%20.3%
AP Physics 17.9%17.0%18.3%27.1%29.6%
AP Physics 216.3%18.1%35.3%24.1%6.3%
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism31.5%23.6%14.3%18.1%12.5%
AP Physics C: Mechanics26.4%25.7%21.3%15.6%11.0%
AP Chinese Language and Culture49.3%19.6%18.0%5.3%7.8%
AP French Language and Culture13.1%23.7%34.8%22.3%6.0%
AP German Language and Culture20.0%19.1%26.5%22.9%11.6%
AP Italian Language and Culture22.6%20.6%27.3%18.6%10.8%
AP Japanese Language and Culture48.5%9.8%17.1%7.5%17.1%
AP Latin11.2%16.1%29.8%24.8%18.2%

Other Benefits of Taking AP Exams on the AP Test Dates

Apart from having a high score increase your college application chances, there are many other benefits of taking the exams on the AP Exam Dates. Some of these are as follows:

Apply for Scholarships

Once you take the exams on the AP Test Dates, some universities and colleges give awards or scholarships to students who have done well in their AP exams. Therefore, it helps you save money while in college.

Familiarize Yourself with College-Level Courses

Taking the AP exams can also help you become familiar with college-level courses. Once you enter college, it will be easier to transition due to the academic preparation that taking an AP course gives you.

Preparation for SAT Subject Tests

Some colleges and universities require students to take an SAT subject test before getting accepted. And if you take the AP exam on the AP Exam Dates, you’ll be hitting two birds with one stone since an AP class in the same SAT subject is already a resource you can use to study.

Positivity & Hard Word is the Key to Success

Before the AP Exam Schedule, you must prepare to ensure that you pass the test with flying colors. It can be stressful for students, but its rewards are worth it. All it takes is positivity and hard work to ace the AP exams.

Now that you know the AP Schedule, it’s time to do your best to excel. And if you ever need help, Empowerly is here to guide you throughout your college admissions journey. Book a consultation today so that we can get things started. If you want advice on your college applications or just want to impress the college admissions team, Empowerly has your back. 

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