Digital Exam Readiness Timeline

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Use this timeline to help you get ready for your digital exam administration.

  1. 2023

    MID-JANUARY

    AP Coordinator Planning Update

    This update includes exam room requirements, proctor guidelines, and a digital testing readiness checklist.

  2. 2023

    FEBRUARY

    Bluebook Available

    Technology staff begin to install Bluebook™ on testing devices.

  3. 2023

    FEBRUARY 1

    Planning the Administration Webinar

    This webinar provides an overview of planning resources, advice from educators, and answers to exam day questions.

  4. 2023

    MARCH 1

    Technology Webinar

    This webinar provides an overview of device and network requirements, and options for installing and deploying Bluebook. 

  5. 2023

    MARCH 15, 11:59 P.M. ET

    Spring Course Orders and Fall Order Changes Deadline

    Deadline to switch exams back to paper (or switch from paper to digital), if needed.

    Deadline
  6. 2023

    MID-MARCH

    Exam Day Resources

    The AP Coordinator Exam Day Guide covers exam day procedures, and the Proctor Exam Day Guide and proctor training video prepare proctors for administering digital AP Exams. 

  7. 2023

    LATE MARCH

    Exam Day Webinar

    This webinar provides an overview of exam day resources, advice from educators, and answers to exam day questions. 
     

  8. 2023

    EARLY APRIL

    AP Preview Available

    Students preview the testing experience and sample questions for the 7 AP subjects in Bluebook.

  9. 2023

    EARLY APRIL

    Test Day Toolkit Available

    AP coordinators begin to set up Test Day Toolkit and grant access to proctors. 

  10. 2023

    MAY 1–5

    Administer AP Exams, Week 1

  11. 2023

    MAY 8–12

    Administer AP Exams, Week 2