Exam Schedule and AP Classroom
Exams are scheduled for May 5-9 and May 12-16, 2025. To take the exams, you must register for a College Board Account and join your specific class in AP Classroom. Use the join code that teachers provided to connect your account with your AP course. If you do not follow this step, a test cannot be ordered for you.

Free AP Exams
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future requires HCPSS to cover the cost of exams if ALL of the following criteria are met:

• You are in 11th or 12th grade
• You are currently enrolled in the assessed AP course
• You Meet the College and Career Ready standard through the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) or GPA.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher AND earned A, B or C in Algebra 1

OR

• Earned 3 or 4 on BOTH English 10 MCAP and Algebra 1 MCAP
• Students who meet the criteria above will not receive invoices for AP exams.

For students in grades 9 or 10, or for students in grades 11 and 12 who have not yet met the College and Career Readiness criteria, the exam fee is $99 per exam. Payments will be collected from October 14th – November 11th. Exams that are not paid for will not be ordered.

Paid AP Exams

Payment can be made in the following ways:

• Online by paying the invoices emailed to parents through My School Bucks
• If you do not already have My School Bucks account, please create one by clicking here: Create an Account. This will allow you to receive the invoices from My School Bucks when they are sent.
• By cash, or check made out to Mt. Hebron HS.
• Check and cash payments MUST be dropped off in the Student Services Office to Ms. Christine Pinsky.
• Put cash/check in an envelope. Put a note in the envelope with student name as well as the exam(s) that your student is registered for.

Waiving Costs
Fees are waived by HCPSS if your family qualifies for the College Board Fee Reduction. Please use this form to determine if you are eligible.

Please print and complete the linked form, or have your child pick one up from Ms. Balchunas in the Media Center ASAP if you are eligible for the Fee Reduction.

Late and Cancellation Fees

• The College Board charges fees for decisions made after November 11th.
• Switching from Yes to No after November 11th = $40 cancellation fee per exam
• Switching from No/Undecided to Yes after November 11th = $40 late fee per exam
• Please confirm your choices in AP Classroom before the November 11th deadline to avoid late and cancellation fees.

AP Timeline:

• September - October 11th: Students join portal with class join codes to receive invoice on October 14th
• October 14th – November 11th: Students pay exam fees after receiving an invoice from My School Bucks. Payment can be made via cash, check or through My School Bucks.
• November 11th: DEADLINE to make/confirm exam decisions
• November 13th – March 15th: Late exam registration ($40 late fee charged)
• January 18th: Deadline for Accommodations Request & Required Documentation[TG1]
• May 5-16th: AP Exam window