AP Exam Info

This page is for current students that are taking AP exams.
Prospective students: If you’re looking for information about the Advanced Placement program, please visit the ‘Advanced Placement’ tab.

AP exams generally cost $49.50 each for enrolled students. If you are not enrolled in the class for the AP exam, that exam will be $99. Please note – A late fee will be applied if not paid before November 15th.

AP classes are not offered for the following exams:

  • Comparative Government and Politics

  • Microeconomics

  • Chinese Language and Culture

  • Japanese Language and Culture

  • Italian Language and Culture

  • Seminar

  • Computer Science Principles

These exams, except for Seminar and Computer Science Principles, are still available to take just like any other and cost $99 each. Please make a special request to Mr. Cruz Saenz at Csaenz@mckinneyisd.net.

AP exams can be paid for through myschoolbucks.com or in person in the main office(see Mrs. Kim Oberlender).

Should the student choose to take an AP exam that they are not enrolled in a class for, Mr. Saenz must be notified prior to the ordering of the exams (Nov 11 , 2025).

Morning exams start at 8:00am (but arrive by 7:30am) and end just before noon, after which the student should go to lunch and then report to their next class, 6th period. Afternoon exams start at 12:00pm (but arrive by 11:45am) and end around 3-4pm. Go to C lunch and then the AP exam.

Period

Time

If you’re AP testing

If you’re not testing

Notes

1 – 5B

8:00am – 11:40am

AP testing (morning)

Attend 1st through 5th periods

You must show up at or before 7:30am for AP tests! After exams end, go to E lunch. Afterwards, go to your 6th and 7th period classes.

5C – after school

12:00pm – 3:00pm

AP testing (afternoon)

Attend 6th and 7th periods

Go to normal classes, then C lunch, and then arrive at your testing location. Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism is the only AP exam that starts at 2:00pm and lasts until 4:00pm. Your exam will most likely end after school ends, so plan your transportation back home accordingly.

See the official College Board Calendar for exam dates and more information.