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Advanced Placement Program

2023 AP EXAM SCHEDULE

5/1/23
8:00am
(Report 7:30)
US Government
12:00pm (Report 11:30) Chemistry

 

5/2/23
8:00am
(Report 7:30)
Chinese Language and Culture
Environmental Science
12:00pm (Report 11:30) Psychology

 

5/3/23
8:00am
(Report 7:30)
English Literature and 
Composition (12th grade)
12:00pm (Report 11:30)  

 

5/4/23
8:00am
(Report 7:30)
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
12:00pm (Report 11:30) Statistics

 

5/5/23
8:00am
(Report 7:30)
US History
12:00pm (Report 11:30) **AP Studio Art and
Design Submissions

 

5/3/23
8:00am
(Report 7:30)
English Literature and 
Composition (12th grade)
12:00pm (Report 11:30)  

 

**AP Studio Art 2D, Drawing and 3D submission Deadline: 
Friday May 5, 2023

5/8/23
8:00am
(Report 7:30)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
12:00pm (Report 11:30) Computer Science Principles

 

5/9/23
8:00am
(Report 7:30)
English Language and Comp
(11th Grade)
12:00pm (Report 11:30)  

 

5/10/23
8:00am
(Report 7:30)
Spanish Language
and Culture
12:00pm (Report 11:30) Biology

 

5/11/23
8:00am
(Report 7:30)
World History
12:00pm (Report 11:30) Physics 1

 

AP Course List

English

English Language
English Literature

Science

Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics

Social Science

World History
US History
American Democracy
Microeconomics
Human Geography
Psychology

Math

Calculus AB
Calculus BC

Visual & Performing Arts

Studio Art
Studio Art Drawing

World Language

Spanish Language 
Spanish Literature
Mandarin

AP FAQ

What is the Advanced Placement (AP) Program?

AP is a program of college-level courses and exams that give secondary school students an opportunity to gain advanced placement and/or credit for college. More than 90 percent of the colleges attended by AP candidates grant credit and/or placement to students whose AP Examination grades are considered acceptable.

What is an AP course like?

It is a special college-level learning experience that most often takes a full academic year. It is challenging and stimulating and compared to other high school courses often takes more time, requires more work, gives greater opportunity for individual progress and accomplishment, and explores subjects in greater depth.

Why should I take the AP Exams?

The benefits of an AP Program are numerous. Advanced placement in college allows you to avoid repeating work you've already done. You can also take advanced courses in your AP subject, explore other subjects that interest you, and join honors and other special programs. If you earn the required grade on an AP Exam, you may receive the equivalent of credit for a one-year course.

What are the AP Exams like? When are they given?

All AP Exams for courses given at Costa Mesa High School contain both multiple-choice and free-response questions that require essay writing, problem solving, and other skills.  Tape recordings are used with certain portions of the foreign language exams. Most of the exams are three hours long.  AP exams are given every year in May. 

How can I get involved in AP classes?

Students must be recommended by a current teacher in the subject area. An AP contract must be signed by student, parent, and specified teachers.

For more information, visit College Board.