AP Registration and Fee Payment

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I know if I am registered for an AP exam?

Students can view exam registrations in their College Board (MyAP) account. Payment is done through a separate website, Total Registration. You may log in to that website to ensure they have paid. (See questions below about technical help with logging in.)

• Is it too late to register for an AP exam?

To avoid the late fee, students were required to register and pay for AP exams by November 1, 2019.

Any student who wishes to take an AP exam who has not yet registered or paid will owe $140 (which includes a $40 late fee).

IMPORTANT: The final deadline to register and pay is Mon., March 9th at 3:00 pm. 

(Note:  Students who still need to register for the AP Macroeconomics exam will not be charged a late fee, since that course is offered only in spring.)

• Is it too late to cancel my registration for an AP exam?

The deadline to cancel an AP exam registration and receive a partial refund is Thursday, March 12 at 3:00 pm. 

Students who registered by November 1, 2019 and paid a $100 fee per exam will receive a $60 refund. 

Students who registered late (after Nov. 1st) and paid a $140 exam fee will receive a refund of $100.)

• How will I know the date and time of an AP test?

Students can see the date of each AP exam in their College Board (MyAP) account. You can also find the complete exam schedule on the College Board website by clicking here. 

Detailed information about specific times and locations will be sent to students in April.

• What if I have a sports or family event that conflicts with an AP exam date?

Please let the AP Coordinator, Susan Barr, know immediately about any potential conflicts. Some exams may be scheduled at a later date for an additional $40 fee, but there are strict deadlines for requesting an alternate date to test. susanbarr@smsd.org

• What if I have an IB exam that conflicts with an AP exam?

Please let the AP Coordinator, Susan Barr, know immediately about any potential conflicts. Some exams may be scheduled at a later date, for no additional fee, but there are strict deadlines for requesting an alternate date to test. susanbarr@smsd.org

• When will I find out more about AP testing preparation, locations, what to bring, etc.?

A schedule with specific times and test rooms and other details will be sent to students in April, and students will also receive email reminders prior to each test date. 

• How do I find my College Board (MyAP) log in credentials?

We encourage all students to keep a record of their login credentials. Counseling staff do not have a record of passwords, cannot access students’ College Board accounts, and cannot assist with logging-in. If you are having issues logging in, click on “forgot username” or “forgot password” and follow the prompts. If that still doesn’t work, please use the Help section on the College Board website.

• How do I find my Total Registration log in credentials?

We encourage all students to keep a record of their login credentials.  If you are having issues logging in, Total Registration allows you to click “forgot password?” or “don’t remember the e-mail you used in the past?” Students can reset their password with that link or by answering a security question. Counseling staff do not have a record of passwords, cannot access students’ Total Registration accounts, and cannot assist with logging-in.

• What if I have additional questions that are not addressed above?

Please contact AP Coordinator Susan Barr by email at Susanbarr@smsd.org.

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Why take AP exams?

• Students are encouraged to take exams, but it is not required. 

• Students may be able to earn college credit or placement, depending on where they attend college and the score they earn on their exam. 

• Use this online search tool to find AP credit policies at colleges and universities.

• Students are encouraged to join each of their AP classes online even if they do not intend to take the test. There are additional resources and study tools available in MyAP.

• See College Board for more information about the benefits of taking AP exams.

If you have additional questions, please contact AP Coordinator Susan Barr, susanbarr@smsd.org

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Scores

Use the College Board website to view your AP scores and to send your AP scores to colleges.

SME does not include AP scores on transcripts and does not send score reports to colleges or universities, so students need to access their College Board account in order to view and send their AP scores.

SM East CEEB Code:  172473

Having trouble logging in or viewing your scores? See the AP Frequently Asked Questions and the account help and troubleshooting resources on the College Board website.

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Earning college credit from AP tests

Use the College Board's credit policy search tool to find colleges and universities that offer credit or placement for AP scores.

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Choosing which AP courses to take

See the College Board for more information about the benefits of taking AP courses and deciding which AP courses may be right for you.

• All freshmen are required to report to school by 7:40 am.  

• All freshmen will take the PreACT

• Why?

  • The PreACT 8-9 is a multiple-choice assessment that offers 9th graders early experience with ACT test items, provides a predicted ACT test score, and offers information to help students get the start they need to be college ready. Find more information here.

• How do I register? Is there a fee?

  • Students are registered automatically and there is no fee.

• Room assignments will be emailed and posted several days before the test.

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Doorway to College / ZAPS
In-person instruction for ACT and SAT at SME, SMNW and other local sites  

The ACT
Registration site for the ACT. Also includes test prep resources and test-taking tips. 
On Twitter: @actstudent

The Princeton Review
Test prep and tutoring assistance, along with information and advice about college admission. 

Kaplan Test Prep and ACT/Kaplan Online Prep Live
Highly rated and longstanding test prep company whose motto is "the right tools, personalized learning, and guaranteed results." Lots of options.

Peterson's
Comprehensive site that includes college search and financial aid tools, along with test prep for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT.

PowerScore
Highly reviewed and one of the fastest-growing test prep companies in the U.S. 

Revolution Prep
Highly rated professional tutoring.

4 Tests
Founded by two recent college graduates who had difficulty finding the test prep resources they wanted.

Method Test Prep
Online teacher-led prep courses, with a variety of options (mini "cram" classes, as well as more thorough, lengthier courses).

The College Board
Official site of the PSAT and SAT. Includes free practice tests and links to free Khan Academy test prep, along with options for fee-based study guides and online courses. Also provides tips and study strategies and info on college search.

• Freshmen:  all 9th graders will be taking the PreACT, which is a practice test that will help prepare students for the ACT and provide feedback on areas of strengths and weaknesses. No registration is necessary and the test is free.
• Sophomores: all 10th graders will be taking the PSAT, which is a practice SAT test that will help prepare students for college admissions tests and provide feedback on areas of strengths and weaknesses. No registration is necessary and the test is free.
• Juniors:  11th graders have two options: the junior PSAT or a practice ACT. If you are taking the PSAT, registration will be done online through Total Registration beginning in September, with a cost of $20. No registration is necessary for the practice ACT, which is free. More will be sent to juniors and their parents soon. Counselors will also be visiting junior advisory classes on Sept. 11 & 18 to answer questions.

School will be in session in the afternoon. Details of the schedule will be provided soon.

Juniors

All juniors report to school by 7:40 am to take one of two tests:

	Test Option A:  The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test).	Test Option B:    Practice ACT
How do I register?	Juniors who choose to take the PSAT must register themselves online at Total Registration	Any junior who doesn’t register for the PSAT will be automatically registered for the practice ACT.
Is there a fee?	Cost is $20	There is no fee for the Practice ACT.
Is there a deadline?	Deadline to register for the PSAT is Friday,  Oct 4th at 3:00 p.m.	There is no deadline for the ACT, but if you register for the PSAT and then want to switch to the ACT, please see instructions below.
When will I get my scores?	Scores are released to students online on their College Board account in late November or early December. (If you already have an account, do not create another. Use the online tools to find your existing account.)	Score reports will be given to students at school in late November or early December.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What if I miss the registration deadline for the PSAT?

• After Fri., Oct. 4 @ 3:00 p.m.:   email Susan Barr (susanbarr@smsd.org) 

  • Students will be allowed to test on a space available basis

What if I registered for the PSAT, but want to switch to the Practice ACT?

• Before Fri., Oct 4 @ 3:00 p.m.:

  • Cancel registration on Total Registration

  • Refund will be issued by Total Registration

  • Students will be assigned a testing room for the Practice ACT

• After Fri., Oct. 4 @ 3:00 p.m.:

  • Email Susan Barr (susanbarr@smsd.org) 

  • Students may take the Practice ACT on a space available basis; students will be notified if space is available and where to report for testing

  • No refund will be given for the PSAT

How do I know which junior test I should take?

• Both tests will help students identify their readiness for college and for the college entrance exams they will take later in the year—either the ACT or the SAT.  

• All colleges and universities in the US now accept both the SAT and the ACT and will almost always take whichever score is higher. Some students choose to take only the ACT, while others take only the SAT, and some students take both.

• Why should I take the junior year PSAT?

  • Taking the PSAT in October of the junior year is the only way a student can be entered in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.  (The PSAT that students took as sophomores was for practice only. Sophomore year scores do not count for National Merit competition)

  • The PSAT provides practice, feedback, and preparation for the SAT.

  • Students who take the PSAT will receive a personalized report on their academic strengths and the specific areas that need improvement. 

• Why should I take a practice ACT?

  • Students who take the practice ACT will receive a printout with their scores in the four subject areas. 

  • It provides practice for the real ACT and would provide a baseline score for comparison to the real test. The practice ACT score is not reported to any college or university and is not considered for admissions purposes.

  • We recommend that all juniors take the real ACT at SME on Tues., Feb. 25th (free!). Registration for that test will begin in late October. They can then re-take the ACT in April, June, July, or possibly in September, if they need to try to improve their score for college applications.

Need more help in deciding which test option is right for you?

Contact your counselor:

A – Fo:  Traci Ybarra, traciybarra@smsd.org 

Fr – L:  Michele Burns, micheleburns@smsd.org

M – R:  Susan Barr, susanbarr@smsd.org

S – Z:  Brenda Tretbar, brendatretbar@smsd.org

Additional information about what to bring on test day, along with room assignments, will be emailed several days before the test.

psat practice test

Register online at College Board

Tests are administered at SME and other local schools. You can view available locations during the registration process.

SM East CEEB Code:  172473

2018-19 SAT Administration Dates and Deadlines

SAT Date	Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Deadline for Changes
Aug. 25, 2018	July 27, 2018	August 15, 2018	August 15, 2018
Oct. 6, 2018	September 7, 2018	September 26, 2018	September 26, 2018
Nov. 3, 2018	October 5, 2018	October 24, 2018	October 24, 2018
Dec. 1, 2018	November 2, 2018	November 20, 2018	November 20, 2018
March 9, 2019	February 8, 2019	February 27, 2019	February 27, 2019
May 4, 2019	April 5, 2019	April 24, 2019	April 24, 2019
June 1, 2019	May 3, 2019	May 22, 2019	May 22, 2019

FREE February 25th ACT @ SME

Score reports from the February 25th ACT given at SME will be mailed to students at the address they entered on their answer sheet within 3-9 weeks following the test.

The score report will also include an ID number that students may use to create an ACT online account, if they don't already have one.
Note:  If you've already taken a Saturday ACT or have registered for an upcoming Saturday ACT, you already have an account. Your Feb. 25th ACT score will automatically be included in your online account and you should not create another account.

For Saturday testing, register online at ACT.

Saturday tests are administered at other local high schools (not SME). You can view available locations during the registration process.

SM East CEEB Code:  172473

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Registration Dates & Deadlines

2019-2020 Test Dates (National)

Test Date	Registration Deadline	(Late Fee Required)
September 14, 2019**	August 16, 2019	August 17-30, 2019
October 26, 2019	September 20, 2019	September 21-October 4, 2019
December 14, 2019	November 8, 2019	November 9-22, 2019
February 8, 2020*	January 10, 2020	January 11-17, 2020
April 4, 2020	February 28, 2020	February 29 - March 13, 2020
June 13, 2020	May 8, 2020	May 9-22, 2020
July 18, 2020	June 19, 2020	June 20-26, 2020