AP Exam Information
Master the curriculum with our curated insights into the 2026 Advanced Placement exams. From detailed schedules to scoring rubrics, find everything you need to secure your 5.
2026 AP Exam Schedule
📅 Regular Exam Schedule 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
8:00 AM: AP Chemistry
Monday, May 11, 2026
8:00 AM: AP Calculus AB & BC
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
12:00 PM: AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
12:00 PM: AP Physics C: Mechanics
Thursday, May 7, 2026
8:00 AM: AP Physics 2: Algebra-based
12:00 PM: AP Statistics
Thursday, May 14, 2026
12:00 PM: AP Physics C: Elec. & Mag.
⏰ Late-Testing Schedule 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
12:00 PM: AP Chemistry
Thursday, May 21, 2026
12:00 PM: AP Calculus AB/BC
12:00 PM: AP Physics C: Mechanics
12:00 PM: AP Physics 2
Friday, May 22, 2026
8:00 AM: AP Physics 1
12:00 PM: AP Physics C: Elec. & Mag.
Understand the Exam Format
Know what to expect before you walk into the exam room.
AP Physics 1
Section I: 40 MCQ, 80 min
Section II: 4 FRQ, 100 min
Calculator allowed on all sections
AP Calculus AB/BC
Section I Part A: 30 MCQ, 60 min (no calc)
Section I Part B: 15 MCQ, 45 min (calc)
Section II Part A: 2 FRQ, 30 min (calc)
Section II Part B: 4 FRQ, 60 min (no calc)
AP Chemistry
Section I: 60 MCQ, 90 min
Section II: 7 FRQ, 105 min
Calculator allowed on all sections
AP Statistics
Section I: 40 MCQ, 90 min
Section II: 6 FRQ, 90 min (5 short + 1 investigative task)
Calculator & formula sheet provided
Registration & Deadlines
Standard Deadline
Last date for regular registration
Late Fee Registration
Additional $40 per exam applied
Exam Fee
Standard per-exam subject cost
Success Strategies
Analyze Past FRQs
College Board releases previous years' prompts. Reviewing these alongside scoring rubrics is the single best way to prepare.
The 20-Minute Drill
Practice multiple choice questions in 20-minute timed blocks to build the necessary mental endurance for exam day.
Conceptual Mapping
Don't just memorize formulas. Understand the "why" behind every principle so you can reconstruct answers under pressure.
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