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AP Course and Exam Information

AP Courses Overview

Students in AP courses might earn college credit and/or advanced placement in college if they perform well on AP Exams and if their college of choice accepts the AP exam for credit. AP exams, given each year in May, are standardized tests designed to measure how well students have mastered the content and skills of a specific AP course. AP testing is highly encouraged, but not required. College credit is not guaranteed but rather is determined by each individual college upon the student’s enrollment in that college. AP courses at Ballard HS prepare students for these exams and offer a rigorous subject study available.

Visit the AP College Board website for more information as well as the 2027 AP Exam Dates page. Also refer to the SPS AP Exams Overview. AP offerings may vary from year to year depending on student interest and staffing. Prerequisites for AP courses are outlined in the course descriptions in the Ballard HS Course Catalog. Please direct any questions to your AP Teacher or the Ballard AP Coordinator: Ms. Huguenin at kwhuguenin@seattleschools.org

How to Register and Pay for AP Exams

Follow the below steps to Register AND Pay for AP Exam(s). The AP Exams will be held at Ballard HS on May 3-7 & 10-14, 2027.

  1. STUDENTS – STEP 1: Sign in to myap.collegeboard.org and enroll in your AP class sections using a unique join code provided by your AP teachers.
    • Note: Students must create a College Board account if they have not already done so.
  2. STUDENTS – STEP 2: For each exam, confirm your exam registration status by October 30, 2026 by selecting “Yes”. If a student leaves their status as “No” or “Undecided”, an exam will not be ordered for them.
  3. PARENTS – STEP 3: Make your AP Exam(s) payment through the by using the direct SchoolPay link by October 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. PT. 

Note: Continuing this year, SchoolPay has a convenience transaction fee charge if using a credit card to pay for AP Exams.

AP Exam Payments with Cash or Check: If you prefer to pay in person, payments may be made at the Fiscal Office before, during, or after school. Check payments may also be sent to school with your student. A paper receipt and email receipt can be provided for all payments. Please make checks payable to: Ballard HS AP Exam. In the memo line, please include the student’s name (or student ID number) and the AP Exam(s).

Link To Pay For AP Exams ONLY
Students Must Still REGISTER For AP Exams >>>

*Please note! Making a payment does NOT register your student for the exam.

Important Checklist By Oct. 30, 2026

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AP Exam Registration & Payment:
Due Oct. 30, 2026 by 5 p.m. PT

Ballard HS students interested in taking an AP Exams May 3-7 & 10-14, 2027 – MUST Register on College Board AND Pay for AP Exam(s) via SchoolPay Parent Source account or direct link by October 30, 2026 by 5 p.m. PT.

  • Students must Register and Pay for their AP Exams by October 30, 2026 by 5 p.m. PT in order to take the AP Exams on May 3-7 and 10-14, 2027.
  • Students must be currently enrolled in an AP Class at BHS to register for the corresponding AP Exam.
  • Registrations that are not paid by October 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. PT will be cancelled/exams will not be ordered. 
  • The standard exam fee is $125.00 + a 3.99 SchoolPay transaction fee.
    •  If you choose to pay by check, make payable to Ballard HS with student’s full name in the memo line. If student is taking multiple exams, attach a list of exams they plan to take. Checks can be turned in at the main or fiscal office.
    • Students eligible to receive an exam fee reduction or waiver for the 2026-27 school year, pay $20 per exam.
  • AP Students are NOT required to take AP Exams.
  • Students who cancel an exam BEFORE March 13, 2027 will be charged $65 per exam (College Board and SPS Policy). Expect your exam refund by June 2027.
  • Students who don’t end up taking their exam that was ordered, will be charged a $65 fee per exam (College Board and SPS Policy).

If you have any questions about AP Exam Fees. Please contact AP Test Coordinator, Katie Huguenin at kwhuguenin@seattleschools.org or visit the district AP Exam Information page.

AP Exam Out of District Requests

Students who live within the SPS attendance area boundaries but attend private, online, or home-based schools may be eligible to participate in the May 2027 AP Exams at an SPS high school. Inquiries should be sent to: studentachievement@seattleschools.org. AP Exam Out of District Registration requests will close on October 17, 2026 by 5 p.m. PT.

Request Accommodations for AP Exams

Students with a current 504 plan or IEP at Ballard High School who wish to take their AP Exam with accommodations, must work with their high school’s AP or SSD Coordinator to initiate their request for accommodations by the deadline of January 15, 2027. Please note, having accommodations at school does not guarantee CollegeBoard testing accommodations.

If a student is already approved for an accommodation(s) for any of the other College Board exams (e.g. PSAT/SAT, etc.), the student automatically qualifies for the same accommodation(s) for all AP exams and no further action is required. Students can verify their accommodations by logging into their CollegeBoard account.

If a student recently qualified for new accommodations, at Ballard High School, a request must be submitted by the family or the high school’s SSD Coordinator to the College Board no later than January 15, 2027. For questions, please contact the AP Test Coordinator, Katie Huguenin at kwhuguenin@seattleschools.org. Visit the district 2026-27 AP Exam Information page for more details.

SchoolPay Tip: Not Sure If you already purchased an AP Exam?

Not sure if you already purchased an AP Exam?

  1. Check your email for a SchoolPay payment confirmation receipt.
    1. If you paid through the direct SchoolPay link your purchase will not show in the SchoolPay History but you will have an emailed receipt.
    2. If you paid through The Source, you will have an emailed receipt and you can also view your purchase history.
      1. Open History in the upper-right corner. Select Items Purchased. Choose the student and date range. Search to view past purchases.

How to View AP Exam Scores

Sign into your College Board Account

Make sure that you remember your login credentials by signing in to College Board before scores are released in July. This is the same account that you use to access My AP or other College Board resources. If you’ve changed your email address, update it in your account.

Don’t Create a New Account (if you have one)

Duplicate accounts can cause delays in getting your AP scores. Sign in with the same account you used to register and enroll in AP class sections. Please direct any questions to your AP Teacher or the Ballard AP Coordinator: Ms. Huguenin at kwhuguenin@seattleschools.org

AP Exam Resources

As of October 3, 2026