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AP Exams

In spring 2025, most AP Exams will be given on Bluebook, where some exams will be fully digital and some will be hybrid. On fully digital exams, students enter all their answers in Bluebook. On hybrid exams, students answer multiple-choice questions in Bluebook and use exam booklets to answer free-response questions. Find out how your AP Exam will be given.

Before Test Day

  1. Ask your teacher or your school’s AP coordinator when Bluebook will be installed on the school-managed device you’ll use on test day. If you’re testing with a personal device, download Bluebook now.
  2. Open Bluebook on your device and click Test Your Device at the top right of the sign-in page to make sure your device meets requirements.
  3. Sign in to the app with your College Board account.
  4. On the Bluebook homepage, locate your upcoming exam under Your Tests.
  5. In April, go to the Practice and Prepare section and try a test preview.  

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What to Bring on Test Day

  • Your fully charged device with Bluebook installed. Your device should be able to hold a charge for 4 hours.
  • Your device’s power cord and/or a portable charger. Note: You might not have access to an outlet during testing.

  • A pencil or pen with black or dark blue ink. Scratch paper will be provided—do not bring your own. 

  • An external mouse if you use one. 

  • An external keyboard if you’re using a tablet or an iPad (required for fully digital exams and recommended for hybrid exams). External keyboards are not permitted if you’re testing on a laptop. 

  • An approved photo ID if you’re not testing at the school you attend regularly. 

Taking the Exam

  • Once you’re in your classroom on test day, you’ll connect to Wi-Fi, sign in to Bluebook, and complete a short check-in process in the app.
  • Before the test, your proctor will read some short instructions, collect any prohibited items, and give you a start code. You’ll enter the code into Bluebook and the test will begin. 
  • Most AP Exams have 2 sections. On some exams, one or both sections are divided into 2 parts (Part A and Part B, for example).
  • The app will let you know how much time remains in each section or part. You can move back and forth between questions in a section or part until time expires.

  • Between sections, you’ll get a break. Follow all instructions on the Bluebook break page. Note: If you’re taking AP Seminar, there’s no scheduled break. 

  • If you’re taking a hybrid AP Exam, you’ll use an exam booklet to enter your free-response answers in Section II. 

  • At the end of the test, Bluebook will submit your answers automatically. Do not close your device until the proctor dismisses you.
  • If your submission fails, you’ll see instructions in the app to complete your submission. If your submission continues to fail, raise your hand to inform your proctor. Don’t worry! All your answers will be saved to your device during testing.