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AP Exam registration is October 19-23, 2026
Avoid late fees - complete exam registration now!
 
 
  • AP Registration 2026-2027
 
 
AP EXAM REGISTRATION
FOR THE MAY 2027 EXAMS
IS OCTOBER 19-23, 2026
 

HOW TO REGISTER FOR YOUR MAY 2027 AP EXAMS

In order to complete AP exam registration, PVPHS  and PV DLA students must complete each of the following steps. To avoid late fees each of these FOUR steps must be completed by Friday, October 23, 2026.

  1. Complete and submit the online AP Exam Registration form
  2. Submit payment
    • Pay with a credit card in the PVPHS GoFan portal. GoFan will charge a $6.50 processing fee (approximately) per exam.
    • or Bring a check payable to PVPHS AP or cash to the Student Store October 19-23, 2026
  3. Join ALL of your AP classes in your College Board account. (Even if you are opting out of the AP exam). Ask your teacher(s) for the necessary Join Code(s). If you are taking an exam as a self-study student please request a special Join Code from Mrs. Breitenstein [email protected].
  4. Ensure that you have listed PV Peninsula High as your school and that your Student ID is correct in your College Board account 
    • Sign in to My AP
    • Go to My AP Profile and select Registration
    • Confirm the school listed as the School You Attend is Palos Verdes Peninsula High in Rolling Hills Estates
    • Confirm your Student ID listed is not blank and is the 6 digit id # shown on your school ID card
    • If you need to make a change, be sure to click SAVE at the bottom of the page 

NOTE: Seniors enrolled in SPRING semester AP Econ or AP US Government classes

will register and pay for those exams in February 2027

 
 
 
AP TESTING ACCOMODATIONS
Students who have testing accommodations in place through a 504 Plan or IEP and would like to have those accommodations in place for their AP exam(s) are required to complete the College Board accommodations request process. Accommodations on AP exams are not guaranteed. All applications must be turned in to Ms. Williams in the Main Office by December 2026 for the May 2027 AP exam session. More information and the application are here:
 
PVPHS AP EXAM POLICY
  1. ONLY PVPHS and PV DLA students may take AP exams offered at PVPHS, and only if they meet one of the following criteria:
    • They are currently enrolled in the corresponding AP course at PVPHS.
    • They previously completed, or are currently enrolled in, the corresponding AP course at another accredited school or district.
    • They wish to take an AP examination as a self-study student, provided the exam is appropriate for their grade level and does not require a course-based portfolio or performance assessment (i.e. AP Seminar, AP Research, Latin, and AP Studio Art or Drawing).
  2. AP Examinations are scheduled for May 3-14, 2027. The tests are given in morning sessions (7:30 am – noon) and afternoon sessions (11:30am - 4:00 p.m.) and are currently planned to be in person, on campus. The 2027 AP Exam Schedule is shown below.
  3. The AP test fee for 2027 is $110.00 per test 
    • Students may pay by cash or check. Or may use a credit card through the GoFan Portal.
    • Check and cash payments will be accepted in the Student Store October 19-23, 2026.
    • The GoFan payment portal will be open October 17-23, 2026
    • Checks should be made payable to "PVPHS AP"
    • Checks must have the student’s name on the memo line.
    • Students should turn in one check only to cover the total cost of all exams being taken
  4. Along with making payment, all students must complete the online AP Exam Registration form. A link to the form will be available under Panther Picks on the school website in mid October.
  5. Students who take AP Gov or AP Econ as a spring semester only class will register for those exams in February 2027.
  6. Students wishing to apply for a fee reduction must contact Mrs. Shafer in the CCC by Monday, Oct. 19. Her email is [email protected]
  7. Students who are entitled to testing accommodations in the classroom must contact Ms. Williams in the Main Office to apply through College Board for AP exam accommodations before the end of 1st semester.
  8. Students who turn in their payments after October 23 will be charged a $50.00 late fee per test. The absolute last date students may turn in their AP checks and forms is October 30 at 2:00 pm. Students will not be permitted to register to take AP exams at Peninsula High School after this date. All late payments should be turned in to Dr. Panagos in the Main Office. 
  9. Some students may require alternative testing dates due to conflicting activities. Students may be charged additional fees for makeup exams as dictated by College Board. Students should notify Mrs. Breitenstein by email as soon as possible about any test date conflicts.
  10. Students who drop a class will have their AP exam cancelled UNLESS they notify Dr. Panagos within 2 weeks of their class drop date that they still intend to take the exam. A partial refund is available, but it is the student's responsibility to complete the online refund request form.
  11. Prorated refunds may be issued to students who drop the class or leave PVPHS. The student or parent must contact Dr. Panagos in the Main Office directly to request a refund no later than April 15, 2027.
  12. Students who leave PVPHS after signing up for AP Exams will not be allowed to test at PVPHS and are responsible for registering for the exam at their new school.
  13. Students will be excused from their Period 0 through 4 classes for morning AP exams, and from their Period 3 through 6 classes for afternoon exams. (Adjusted for Wednesday exams due to late start bell schedule)
  14. Students who do not show up to their AP test or arrive after testing has started will not be allowed to test and will forfeit their test fee.
AP EXAM SCHEDULE
  • 2027 AP Exam Schedule
 
AP CONTACT INFO
Questions or concerns? Please talk to your AP teacher or contact AP Coordinators Jennifer Panagos ([email protected])  or Susan Breitenstein ([email protected])