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Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Information

The Advanced Placement program is a sequence of college-level courses taught by high school teachers with specialized training. AP courses require students to study content in a more in-depth and cognitively complex manner. AP exam results are used to grant college credit and course placement based on student performance, according to the policies of individual colleges and universities. AP courses carry weighted grade points.

2026 Anderson HS AP Exam Schedule

Click here for a printable copy of the Registration Process for Advanced Placement Exams

AP EXAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN AUGUST 19 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2025.

LATE REGISTRATION NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - FEBRUARY 27, 2026 WITH $45 LATE FEE.

Exams will not be ordered unless both STEP 1 and STEP 2 are completed.

Registration Dates:

  • Regular Fall Semester & Yearlong Courses: August 19 - October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
  • LATE Fall Semester & Yearlong Courses: November 1, 2025 - February 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM ($45 late fee applied to each exam)
  • Spring Semester Courses: January 6 - February 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM (There is no late registration for spring-only course exams)

Fees:

  • $103.00 per exam
  • Students who qualify for Free/Reduced lunch waiver: $21.00 per exam
  • Late Exam Registration: $45.00 per exam

AP exams can be a financial burden on families, and we would like all our students to have the opportunity to participate.

If you are part of the national Free/Reduced Meal Program, you will get Free/Reduced Pricing for AP Exams. More information and instructions on how to apply for Free/Reduced meals can be found here. Free/Reduced Priced Exams are $21 per exam. To request the Free/Reduced Pricing, please select the option to request a waiver in Total Registration.

If you do not qualify for Free/Reduced Meals but would like financial assistance to help cover part of your exam fees, please fill out this Anderson Local Scholarship Form before October 3, 2025 or contact Natalie Adams, AP Coordinator, at natalie.adams@austinisd.org.

How to sign up for AP Exams at Anderson High School

STEP 1: Join AP Classroom

This step is completed with the course AP teacher. All AP students MUST join AP Classroom using their College Board (CB) account. AP teachers will provide a unique class code to use when registering for their classes on the site. Do not use the code from someone else, as you may be registering for an invalid section. You must join each AP Classroom for every AP course you are enrolled in, even if you do not plan to take the AP exam in that course. If you are in a spring semester course, you will wait until the spring to get your Join Code. If you will not be taking the AP Course but will be taking the AP Exam, please contact the Campus AP Coordinator for the “EXAM ONLY JOIN CODE.”

Tip: Avoid using your school email; instead, use a personal email address that you check regularly.

Need assistance with your College Board account? 

If you have trouble joining AP Classroom, gaining access to your CB account, or have been unsuccessful in creating an account, call the CB Student Help Line at 888-225-5427.

STEP 2: Completing Registration & Paying for AP exams

October 31, 2025 Deadline for Fall and Yearlong Courses; Spring courses will begin registration in January 2026

Go to TotalRegistration.net/AP/440294 to create/log in to your Total Registration account and complete the payment process. A minimum payment of $50 is due by October 31, 2025 to secure your exam order; the remaining balance is due before February 27, 2026.

*Please note: TR is not affiliated with the College Board and requires you to create or log in to a separate account to complete payment(s).

Applying for Testing Accommodations: Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)

College Board accommodations require a separate application process from a 504 plan or Special Education IEP. Please work with our SSD Coordinator to ensure that you apply for accommodations before the College Board January 16, 2026 deadline.

General Information - Anderson Advanced & AP Courses

Advanced Courses 
Academic courses that lead to AP courses are referred to as Advanced courses. Advanced courses can be taken in grades 6-11. Emphasis is given to the skills and strategies students need to succeed in AP courses in the junior and senior years and in post-secondary education. Advanced courses emphasize critical thinking, additional reading, research, writing, and, as appropriate, advanced performance expectations.

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
AP (Advanced Placement) courses provide a college-level curriculum that is prescribed and accepted by the College Board. All AP courses carry weighted grade points. Students in AP classes are expected to complete more independent reading, writing, and problem-solving class assignments. After completing an AP course, students may pay a fee to the College Board to take the Advanced Placement Exams, which are held annually in May. Results of the exams are sent to colleges and universities designated by the student. Based on the student's scores and the university's course recognition procedures, college credit may be awarded.

Anderson HS Five-Year Score Summary 20205


What benefits do students receive from enrolling in AP classes?
Students who take AP courses will challenge themselves with college-level curricula, sharpen their academic skills, and learn to think critically and independently. Studies have shown that students who take AP courses are:

  • Better prepared academically for college admission on all measures of ability and achievement;
  • Better prepared to perform well over their four years in undergraduate work;
  • Better prepared to be leaders and scholars at their chosen universities.

Weighted Grade Points for Advanced Academic Courses
All high school advanced academic courses, including Advanced, AP, and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, carry weighted grade points, as they follow curriculum guidelines and expectations set forth by their respective academic organizations. Dual credit and college articulated courses also receive weighted grade points. Learn more about AP Courses HERE

I've taken AP tests... now what?

Check out the College Board's AP Credit Policy Search tool HERE - find colleges that offer credit or placement for AP scores
There are also search tools on college websites that can help determine the college credit earned for AP testing.  Some popular options are listed below:

University of Texas     
Texas A&M University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
Baylor University
University of Houston
Rice University
University of Texas-San Antonio
University of Texas- Dallas
Southwestern University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Trinity University
University of Arizona
Arizona State University
University of Arkansas
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University
Louisiana State University - LSU
University of Mississippi
University of Alabama
University of Georgia
University of Florida
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
Stanford University
Northwestern University
University of Colorado-Boulder
Colorado State University