Advanced Placement
The AP Examinations are administered each year in May and represent the culmination of college-level work in a given discipline in a secondary school setting. AP Examinations are graded on a 1-5 scale with 5 being the highest score. If you earn an AP Exam score of 3 or higher, chances are you can receive credit, be moved into advanced placement tracks or classes, or both from your college. Most colleges and universities in the United States and in institutions in more than 60 other countries grant credit and placement for AP scores or acknowledge AP scores in the admission process.
Due to the high numbers of Methacton High School students who enroll in our AP courses and take the corresponding exams, as well as the strict requirements for the administration of those exams, we are not able to accommodate the administration of AP exams for courses we do not offer. Students who choose to take AP exams for courses not offered through Methacton High School should plan to make arrangements to take those exams at another site.
Ordering AP Exams
Taking the Advanced Placement exams is an important part of all AP courses. Methacton High School desires that all students take AP exams for the AP classes that they have taken. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn students college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on tuition.
For the 2026 AP exams, students at Methacton High School will be registering online. The AP exam registration process is two steps, but both can be completed in one sitting when the student and parent/guardian do this together. Even if you do not plan to take the AP exam, you need to complete both steps to access the College Board’s AP resources. Both steps must be completed in order to have AP exams ordered:
Step 1: Begin the process by registering for the exams online at TotalRegistration.net. Here you will indicate both the AP courses you are taking this year and the exams you wish to take. You will receive your join codes and directions to complete the second required step. Any exam fees will be paid online, so be sure to have a debit card or credit card available before beginning registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made while avoiding mailing payment.
Step 2: Use the join codes provided at the completion of step one to enroll the student's AP courses and exams in the College Board's system.
This year each AP exam costs $103.00. Methacton High School desires that every student be able to take their AP exams. Students requiring financial assistance should contact Dr Paul Spiewak, pspiewak@methacton.org, to learn more.
Questions?
AP Exam Registration Timeline
| Sep 2, 2025 - 8:13 AM | Date and Time to begin registration |
| Nov 1, 2025 - 11:59 PM | LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Begin $10 per exam late registration fee for AP classes that begin before Nov 15, 2025 (Full Year, 1st Semester, 1st or 2nd trimester, etc) |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Final Payment Deadline |
| Nov 8, 2025 | REFUND POLICY: Date by which a student can receive a Full Refund (Classes that begin before mid-November) |
| Nov 8, 2025 - 11:59 PM | LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Begin $42 per exam late registration fee for AP classes that begin before Nov 15, 2025 (Full Year, 1st Semester, 1st or 2nd Trimester, etc) |
| Feb 20, 2026 - 11:59 PM | LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Begin $10 per exam late registration fee for AP classes that begin after Nov 15, 2025 (2nd Semester, 3rd Trimester, etc) |
| Feb 27, 2026 - 11:59 PM | LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Begin $42 per exam late registration fee for AP classes that begin after Nov 15, 2025 (2nd Semester, 3rd Trimester, etc) |
| Mar 6, 2026 - 11:59 PM | Date and Time to end registration |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Date to Close Wait List |
| May 1, 2026 | REFUND POLICY: Date by which a student can receive a Partial Refund (Classes that begin before mid-November). The Cancellation Fee (amount to withhold for partial refunds) is $42. |
Please contact Dr. Spiewak, pspiewak@methacton.org, if you would like to register for an exam not listed, have questions about financial assistance, or other questions.