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2024 AP Exams – Information from COLLEGE BOARD
You should bring the following items to the exam room:
- Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for completing multiple-choice answer sheets. Mechanical pencils are NOT allowed per College Board regulations.
- Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.
- A watch that does not beep or make noise (in case your exam room does not have a clock that you can see easily).
- Up to two calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking an AP Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exam. (Visit www.collegeboard.com/ap/calculators to learn more about the calculator policy for each of these exams, and for a list of authorized calculators.)
- A ruler or straightedge only if you are taking an AP Physics Exam. (Protractors are not allowed.)
You should not bring the following to the exam room:
- Electronic equipment: (cell phone, smart phone, tablet computer, etc.), portable listening or recording devices (MP3 player, iPod, etc.), cameras or other photographic equipment, devices that can access the Internet, and any other electronic or communication devices. These items will be turned into Student Services and students will need to show ID to pick up later in the day.
- Unapproved aids: Books, compasses, mechanical pencils, colored pencils*, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters*, or notes.
- Rulers, straightedges, and protractors (except as noted above).*
- Scratch paper; notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets or, for Chinese Language and Culture and Japanese Language and Culture, on scratch paper provided by the proctor.
- Computers* or calculators (except as noted above).
- Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
- Watches that beep or have an alarm
- Clothing with subject-related information
- Food or drink that is not in a resealable container
You are required to arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to your exam: 7:45 for the morning administration and 11:45 for the afternoon administration. It is advised for students taking the AM session to arrive by 7:30. There will be no late admisions. Students may not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended; do not ask to leave early if you finish before the end of the exam. If you play a sport or have a job, it is your responsibility to inform your coach or employer of your AP Exam obligation, and arrangements should be made accordingly.
Get a good night’s rest before your exam, and eat a nutritious breakfast. You are allowed to bring a snack and beverage for your 10-minute break. However, any snack or beverage brought with you will be stored at the front of the room and must be in sealed containers. It is advisable to bring a sweater, in case the room temperature is below your comfort level.
You are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and Pflugerville High School during the exam period. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam score.
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