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GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDENTS
2017 AP EXAM INFORMATION
Congratulations on your decision to participate in the AP Program at Gilbert High School! By doing so, you demonstrate academic interest and motivation as you prepare for your post high school education. Because many of you will be participating in the AP testing program in May, the following information will help ensure a positive testing experience.
Students and parents are encouraged to investigate the AP Policy for the college or university they plan to attend after high school. Most two and four year colleges and universities worldwide recognize AP in the admission process and accept successful exam scores for credit, advanced placement, or both. Detailed information can be found at: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp
The AP testing program, a component of the College Board, is a national program. The testing dates, times, and costs are established by College Board. Parents and students should consider any other events that may interfere with the testing schedule and the financial obligation. The AP Calendar can be viewed at: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/takingtheexam/ap-calendar
Families with acute financial need may be eligible for an AP Exam fee reduction. Students who are either enrolled or eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Program qualify for the AP Exam fee reduction on all AP Exams that they take in a given year. The application and instructions to request a fee reduction are available as downloads at the end of the online registration process. At the completion of the online registration process, students who indicate they are requesting an AP Exam fee reduction will be placed in an approval queue. Once the Fee Waiver Eligibility Application is submitted and approved, the student/parents will receive a confirmation email with any fees due and a link to pay the remaining balance.
Arizona Public School Tax Credit contributions may be utilized to pay for AP Exam fees. The form and instructions for how to make a contribution are available as downloads at the end of the online registration process. At the completion of the online registration process, students who indicate they will be utilizing AZ School Tax Credit Contributions to pay for AP Exam fees will be placed in an approval queue. Once the AZ School Tax Credit Contribution(s) is submitted and received, the student/parents will receive a confirmation email with any fees due and a link to pay the remaining balance.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
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Regular Registration will be available February 22nd through March 7th.
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Late Registration will be available March 8th and March 9th and will incur a $10 late fee per exam. No registrations will be accepted after March 9th.
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Registration will be online through the Total Registration site. Students MUST register online - there are no exceptions. Detailed instructions are listed on the following page.
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Cost is $97.00 per exam ($53.00 per exam if student qualifies for a fee reduction). Fees are payable online by credit or debit card or via mail by check, cashier’s check, or money order.
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Students who cancel an exam by Monday, March 20th, are entitled to a full refund of the exam fee(s). After March 20th, there are no refunds.
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Please confirm with your AP teacher that you are registering for the correct exam(s).
2017 AP TESTING TIMELINE
FEBRUARY 22ND - MARCH 7TH: REGULAR REGISTRATION - register and pay online through Total Registration (see instructions below)
MARCH 8TH - 9TH: LATE REGISTRATION - you must be registered through Total Registration no later than this date!
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a $10 late fee per exam will be added for registrations completed during this period
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Registrations that are not paid by Sunday, March 12th will be canceled and exams will not be ordered.
MAY 1ST - 5TH & MAY 8TH - 12TH: AP Exams
AP TESTING REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
1) Online Exam registration begins on Wednesday, February 22nd and ends on Thursday, March 9th.
2) To register, go to www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/030140
3) To complete the registration process, students must answer all of the required questions.
4) Payment for exams will be made online with a credit or debit card or by mailing in payment to Total Registration, LLC. Detailed payment information is available through Total Registration.
5) Registration is not complete until students have printed the confirmation page pdf that is provided at the end. If payment is being sent by mail, registration is not official until the payment is received by Total Registration. If payment is pending due to a fee reduction or tax credit request, registration is not official until verified and payment is received by Total Registration.
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If you are requesting a fee reduction &/or planning to utilize a Tax Credit contribution to pay exam fees, detailed instructions and applications are available as downloads at the end of the online registration process. The online registration process should be completed simultaneously with submitting the necessary documentation for a fee reduction &/or a Tax Credit contribution.
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Be advised - It is the responsibility of the student & parents to complete the above processes early as it can take up to 72 hours for applications to be approved and contributions to be processed. If the necessary documentation or verifications are not received by Kerry Ryckmen in the Counseling Office by 3 PM on Thursday, March 9th, 2017, the student will not be able to utilize a fee reduction or tax credit monies to pay for AP Exam fees.
If you have questions, please contact Kerry Ryckmen at 480-497-0177 extension 108.