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  1. A student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) requests extended time on the AP exam. Who must formally approve this accommodation?

    Answer: The College Board's Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office

    All AP exam accommodations must be approved by the College Board's SSD office, even if the student already has an IEP-based accommodation at school.

  2. Which of the following best describes the difference between AP and IB programs in terms of external administration?

    Answer: AP is administered by the College Board, a US-based nonprofit; IB is administered by an international organization based in Geneva

    The AP Program is run by the College Board (US), while the IB Program is administered by the International Baccalaureate Organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

  3. When a school wants to cancel a student's AP exam after the order deadline, what fee typically applies?

    Answer: A $40 cancellation/unused exam fee is charged per exam

    The College Board charges a $40 unused/cancelled exam fee for each exam that is ordered but not taken after the ordering deadline.

  4. What is the College Board's policy on cell phones during AP exam administration?

    Answer: Cell phones are strictly prohibited in the testing room during exam administration

    College Board policy prohibits all electronic devices, including cell phones, in the testing room to prevent cheating and maintain exam integrity.

  5. Which College Board initiative specifically focuses on expanding AP access in rural and small schools?

    Answer: AP Potential Initiative

    AP Potential uses PSAT/NMSQT data to identify students in all school types, including rural and small schools, who are likely to succeed in AP courses.

  6. What must a school do if it plans to test students at an alternate location (e.g., a library or community center) rather than on campus?

    Answer: Obtain College Board approval for the off-site testing location in advance

    Off-site testing locations must be pre-approved by the College Board to ensure they meet all security and administration requirements.

  7. How are AP Capstone courses (Seminar and Research) different from traditional AP subject courses in terms of assessment?

    Answer: They include performance tasks and a presentation scored externally by College Board in addition to an end-of-course exam

    AP Capstone courses combine externally scored performance tasks (papers and presentations) with an end-of-year exam, unlike traditional single-exam AP courses.