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Audio, Calculators, and Word Processors
Learn about audio, calculator, and word processing accommodations for AP Exams.
Audio: Auditory, Amplification/FM System
Students approved for this accommodation may use their FM system.
4-Function Calculator
Students approved by the College Board SSD office for use of a 4-function calculator may use one for the AP Computer Science Principles Exam or the AP Computer Science A Exam.
Four-function calculator accommodation is also permitted for the non-calculator test sections of AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Precalculus.
Computer to Type Essay or Free Response
Students approved for computer to type essay or free response may:
- test with the digital AP Exam (no accommodation needed); or
- for hybrid digital AP Exams, use a school-owned and -controlled computer not connected to the internet to type their essay in addition to the device being used for the digital AP Exam.
Key Dates
Deadline: Submit Accommodations Requests to Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
This is the deadline for SSD coordinators to submit AP accommodations requests and supporting documentation (if needed) through SSD Online.
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