Advanced Placement (AP)

Advanced Placement Exam Information for 2025-2026 School Year

Late AP exam registration
LWSD students who did not register for an AP exam during the regular window may still register during the late registration period (February 17-March 6, 2026) with the following considerations:

Late registration is open to LWSD students only.
A $50 late fee per exam applies, in addition to the $101 AP exam fee.
The late fee applies to all students, including those who qualify for reduced exam fees.
Payments must be made in-person with the cashier before school or during lunches. If you request the fee be added to your account with the cashier, it can be added and payment can then be made online here: https://wa-lakewashington.intouchreceipting.com/

Financial support
Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may be eligible for AP exam fee reductions.

Families who need financial assistance or have questions should contact their school’s AP Coordinator, who can provide guidance and support.

LWSD AP Exam Registration Information

Lake Washington School District encourages all LWSD students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses to take College Board’s qualifying AP test(s) in May.

The 2025-2026 Advanced Placement (AP) exams will be administered for grades 9-12 over the first two school weeks of May 2026.

Update: Starting in May 2025, AP Exams for 28 subjects will move to the Bluebook™ digital testing application, as College Board phases out standard paper exams. This change enhances security and provides a more accessible and streamlined student-friendly experience. Most subjects will transition to fully digital and hybrid formats with no paper option except for approved accommodations. Visit this link to help you prepare for this change.

Click here for additional College Board AP Exam information

Click here for AP Exam Fee Information

Advanced Placement (AP) Quick Overview

Purpose of Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement (AP) is a nationwide program that is designed to prepare secondary students for higher education. AP classes provide rigorous, college-level curriculum in various subjects and the opportunity to earn college credits or advanced college standing. The AP program is made possible by the close cooperation of secondary schools, colleges, and the College Board. AP classes are open to all high school students in Lake Washington School District (LWSD.)

The AP Experience

Taking AP classes in high school helps students prepare for the college-level work load. Students learn to:

Develop effective study habits
Improve writing skills
Sharpen critical thinking skills

AP also teaches discipline and helps students grow and mature academically. students report that they enjoy the challenge of the AP program. High school faculty reports that AP courses greatly enhance student confidence and academic interest. College faculty find that AP students are far better prepared for serious academic work.

Advanced Placement's new diploma program
Signifies you completed a certain set of requirements in high school to earn an advanced diploma (in addition to your basic high school diploma)
Similar to IB (International Baccalaureate)
Requires you take a certain number of AP classes and meet certain requirements to earn the AP Capstone advanced diploma
Specifically there are two foundation courses : AP Seminar and AP Research to enhance four subject-specific AP courses (in any subject) for a total of six AP courses

AP Coordinator

Joe Joss

Dean of Students

College Board

What is the College Board? The College Board develops and administers standardized tests and curricula to promote college-readiness and as part of the college admissions process.

Advanced Placement Program

apstudents@info.collegeboard.org