As we look ahead to AP exams in Spring of 2025, we want to make sure you are aware of some important shifts.
APs Are Going Digital
The College Board has announced that 28 APs are going fully digital in the Spring of 2025.
Just as students use the Bluebook App to take their SATs, so too will they use the app for AP exams.
Paper exams will only be available as a special accommodation for the digital tests.
Tests that require graphing or symbolic notation will feature free-response questions in the Bluebook app and written answers in paper exam booklets.
Adjusted Standards for Scoring
To reduce the failure rate for AP students, the College Board has recalibrated the following tests: English Literature, World History, Biology, Chemistry, U.S. History, European History, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, and U.S. Government and Politics.
Scores will still be on a 1-5 scale, but more students should see scores of 3s, 4s, and 5s.
What Does This Mean for Your Child?
As high schools have moved away from AP classes, fewer students sit for these exams as part of their normal high school experience. That being said, APs are still required for applications to schools abroad like Cambridge & Oxford and do help students earn college credits.
If your child is taking an AP course, the test really is the expected period at the end of the sentence, which means their scores matter. Support from tutors throughout the semester and leading up to the test date can make a big difference in confidence and performance on AP exams.
What Now?
We know changes can cause uncertainty and anxiety for students and parents alike. We are here to help you understand these shifts and provide all the resources you need to help your child prepare. Let's come up with a plan!
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