James Clemens High School

DRAFT:  AP EXAM PROCEDURES FOR 2026-2027

STEP 1: PAY FOR YOUR AP EXAM(S) 

AP exam fees for 2026-2027

• TBD  Research & Seminar Fees
• TBD. All other AP exams

Payment for AP exams are due at the start of the AP class. 

• Fall semester AP fees are due _____.
• Exam-only (no teacher tied to course) and Access fees are due ______. 
• Spring semester AP fees are due ______.  

Payment options:

• TBD

STEP 2: CREATE A COLLEGE BOARD ACCOUNT 

1. Create a College Board account if you do not have an existing account. Click myap.collegeboard.org to create the account, or to login using your existing account. (Please use a NON-school email address for this account. This is the same account used to access AP scores, SAT scores, and PSAT/NMSQT scores. Some students already have an account set up for this.  Please use the same account if available. If you have trouble logging in, please use the self-help via FAQ or call AP Services for Students @ 888.225.5427.)
2. If you are creating your account, please use your LEGAL NAME. Complete all required sections and click submit. 

STEP 3: ENROLL/JOIN YOUR AP CLASS

                                      Visual handout of joining AP Classroom

1. Face-to-face AP Classes 
1. Receive join code from AP teacher
2. Click the “Join a Course or Exam” button on myap.collegeboard.org website.
3. Enter join code and click submit.
4. Verify this is the correct AP course and teacher, then click “Yes”.
5. You will see the exam name and exam date for the AP course you joined.
2.  ACCESS (Online) AP Classes
1. Receive join code from your AP teacher (this code is for course materials only)
2. Enter join code on myap.collegeboard.org website
3. Contact Mrs. Leman (lbleman@madisoncity.k12.al.us) by ____ to receive the join code for your AP exam to ship to JCHS. This step must be completed to receive an exam in May.
4. Enter join code on myap.collegeboard.org website.
5. You will see the exam name and exam date for the AP course you joined.
3.  EXAM-ONLY AP Tests – Self-study, no teacher involved with preparation of test.  
1. Make your AP payment using one of the methods in step 1.
2. Email or bring a hard copy of the receipt to Mrs. Leman (lbleman@madisoncity.k12.al.us) by _____.
3. Enter the join code provided on myap.collegeboard.org website.
4. You will see the exam name and exam date for the AP course you joined.

**You must enter a join code for each and every AP exam you plan to take in May. If you do not see the AP name and exam date on your College Board dashboard, you are NOT enrolled to take the exam.**

NOTE: The College Board charges $40 for unused and canceled exam fees. Students that do NOT take an exam will be charged these fees.

DEADLINE TO ENROLL/JOIN AN AP CLASS :

If you have any questions or concerns about your AP exam, please contact the JC AP Coordinator, Mrs. Leman @ lbleman@madisoncity.k12.al.us.

Coming in June 2026: AP TEST SCHEDULE 2026-2027