When Should I Arrive at the Testing Room?

AP Exam Student FAQs

When should I arrive at the testing room?

∙7:30 AM FOR MORNING EXAM – Excused Periods 1 through 6

∙11:30 AM for AFTERNOON EXAM – Excused Periods 5 through 8

∙1:30 PM for Physics E&M exam

Can I bring bags or backpacks into the testing room?

∙NO BAGS OR BACKPACKS are permitted in the testing room.

∙Bags or backpacks may be left unsecured in the Auditorium Lobby. Please DO NOT leave valuables in your bags.

What do I NEED to bring to my exam?

∙Three sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers)

∙Three pens with black or dark blue ink (required for every exam)

∙A watch

∙An approved calculator (with EXTRA BATTERIES) for AP Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exams; a ruler or straightedge for an AP Physics Exams

What is recommended to bring to the exam?

∙Bring a snack and water bottle in a sealed plastic bag (to remain on the floor until break)

∙Get a good night’s rest before your test

∙Eat a nutritious breakfast

∙Sweater or sweatshirt (the testing room can get cold)

What is NOT permitted in the testing room?

∙CELL PHONES, photographic equipment, computers or anything electronic

∙Watches that beep or have an alarm (Smartwatches also not allowed)

∙Clothing with subject-related information

∙Books, compasses, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or notes

∙Rulers and straightedges (except as noted above)

∙Scratch paper (make notes on portions of the exam booklets)

∙Calculators (except for exams noted above)

What if I’m sick the day of the exam?

∙If you miss the exam due to illness, you MUST contact Mr. Kapner THE DAY OF THE EXAM to schedule a makeup as well as provide him with a note upon your return to school.

You must abide by the policies of both the College Board and Walt Whitman High School

Misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam grade.

Questions, concerns? Contact Mr. Kapner, AP Coordinator, at 301-320-6590 or

Exam Schedule and Rooms - Arrival 7:30 for AM, 11:30 for PM Exams

Monday, May 7 AM – Chemistry – Auditorium

Monday, May 7 AM – Spanish Literature – TV Studio

Monday, May 7 PM – Psychology – Auditorium

Tuesday, May 8 AM – Spanish Lang. – Auditorium

Tuesday, May 8 PM – Physics 1 –A-236

Tuesday, May 8 PM - Art History - CIC(guidance office)

Wednesday, May 9 AM – English Literature – Auditorium

Wednesday, May 9 PM - Japanese Language – C-315 (computer lab)

Wednesday, May 9 PM – Physics 2: Algebra Based – C-131

Thursday, May 10 AM – US Government (NSL) - Auditorium AND Small Gym (O’Brien)

Thursday, May 10PM– Chinese Language - C315

Thursday, May 10 PM – Environmental Science - Auditorium

Friday, May 11 AM – US History – Auditorium

Friday, May 11 PM – Computer Science Principles – C-131

Friday, May 11 all day – Studio Art –CIC (Guidance office)

Monday, May 14 AM – Biology – Auditorium

Monday, May 14 AM - Music Theory –C-314/C-315

Monday, May 14 PM – Physics C (Mechanics) – Auditorium

Monday, May 14 PM – Physics C (E&M) – Auditorium (Report at 1:30 PM)

Tuesday, May 15 AM – Calculus AB - Auditorium

Tuesday, May 15 AM - Calculus BC - Auditorium

Tuesday, May 15 PM – French Language – Auditorium and C-315

Tuesday, May 15 PM – Computer Science A – C-131

Wednesday, May 16 AM – English Language – Auditorium

Wednesday, May 16 PM – Macroeconomics – Auditorium

Thursday, May 17 AM –Comparative Gov’t & Politics - Auditorium

Thursday, May 17 AM – World History – Small Gym

Thursday, May 17 PM – Statistics – Auditorium

Friday, May 18 AM – Microeconomics – Auditorium

Friday, May 18 AM –Human Geography – A-236

Friday, May 18 PM - European History –C-131

Students with Extended Time will receive notifications as to where to report for their exams.