Sometimes students can’t take their AP exam on the scheduled date. In these cases, the College Board offers AP late testing — a second opportunity to sit for the exam under specific conditions.
This guide covers:
- What AP late testing is and when it happens
- Valid reasons for requesting it
- The rules and security measures
- Fees you may need to pay
What Is AP Late Testing?
- A second set of AP exams offered on alternate dates, usually one to two weeks after the regular exam window
- Uses different test forms to maintain exam security
- Administered under the same timing and proctoring conditions as regular exams
Common Reasons for Late Testing Approval
- Exam schedule conflicts (two exams at the same time)
- Illness or injury on exam day
- Religious observances
- School-related activities or athletic events
- Family emergencies
- Natural disasters or school closures
AP Late Testing Dates
- Scheduled by the College Board, not individual schools
- Typically held in the third week of May
- Schools will inform students of the exact dates for each subject
Rules for Late Testing
- You must test at your school or another approved AP site
- The exam format and scoring are the same as regular testing
- You cannot see the original test materials beforehand
- Prohibited items and conduct rules are identical to regular AP exams
