AP Test Ordering Deadline April 13th

After this time each test ordered will include a $55 late fee.  Even if you teach an AP Science course, you are probably not responsible for ordering the exams,  but you might want to check with your school's counselor or administrator to make sure they are aware of the deadline, especially if you have students prepping to test in May. 

Here's the complete schedule of AP exam dates.  

Of note for Science Teachers: 

• 5/7/201 - AP Chemistry

• 5/14/2018 - AP Biology (AM)

• 5/14/2018 - AP Physics C: Mechanics (noon), and C: E&M (2PM)

For additional information, please see the College Board’s 2017-2018 School Year Annual Calendar and Deadlines.

Remember that the federal subsidy for test takers with need is no longer funded.  This means your district should expect an increase in the costs it takes to purchase tests.  The Texas Education Agency released the following table explaining the cost breakdown:

Please see the chart below for a summary of May 2018 AP exam fee costs and subsidies.

	AP Exams	AP Research and AP Seminar (AP Capstone) Exams
Total Cost	$94	$142
State Subsidy*	$24	$24
College Board Subsidy*	$32	$32
School Rebate**	$9	$9
Resulting cost for eligible students with demonstrated financial need	$29	$77

* Provided to eligible students with demonstrated financial need

** Schools are expected for forgo the $9 rebate for eligible students

According to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.053(h), a student eligible for the exam fee subsidy is one who demonstrates financial need as determined in accordance with guidelines adopted by the Texas State Board of Education. Texas students are identified as economically disadvantaged if they met one of the following criteria:

• eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Program;
• from a family with an annual income at or below the official federal poverty line; or
• eligible for other public assistance, including Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).