Edina High School's AP Policy

Please be aware of the AP exam policies and rules set forth by this school and the College Board:

• No student may enter a testing room once the exam-specific instructions have started.
• At no time during the exam, including breaks, may students consult textbooks, notes, other students or proctors.
• At no time during the exam, including breaks, may students use electronic or communication devices.
• At no time during the exam, including breaks, may students leave the building

WHAT TO BRING TO THE EXAM ROOM:

• No. 2 pencils for your multiple-choice answer sheet. (Students outside the U.S.: bring HB or No. 2 pencils.)
• Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.
• An acceptable calculator if your AP Exam allows the use of a calculator.
• A watch that does not have internet access, does not beep or make noise, and does not have an alarm.
• A ruler or straightedge only if you are taking an AP Physics Exam. Protractors are not allowed.
• For digital AP Exams: A testing device that meets AP Program criteria.

Don't bring these:

• Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device.
  • Digital recording devices that meet AP Program criteria are allowed only for the AP French and AP Spanish Language and Culture Exams.
  • Computers that meet AP Program criteria are allowed for the AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam.
• Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, pencils that are not No. 2, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.
• Scratch paper: Students are prohibited from bringing scratch paper to the AP Exam. For AP Chinese Exam, scratch paper will be provided.
• Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.
• Computers or calculators that are not approved.
• Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
• Ear plugs.
• Clothing or shoes with subject-related information.
• Clipboards.

You can view the College Board’s complete policy at https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/takingtheexam/exam-policies/exam-day-policies.