2020 AP Testing
Changes have been made to the AP Test to make sure students complete the exam on time.
The educational community has taken a hit due to the Coronavirus pandemic. College placement testing has been on hold for the time being. However, the AP Test will continue but with major changes. Link Educational Institute will discuss the virtual setting of the AP Test, if colleges will accept the scores, and resources to prepare students for the AP Test.
Virtual Setting of the AP Test
AP Testing changes consist of:
Students taking the online test from home.
45-minute time duration.
Free-response questions
Topics covered in early March.
Students will be able to take the AP Exams on a computer, tablet, laptop, or smartphone. You can take photos of the answers, and submit them through the learning system. Equations and diagrams are a prime instance. Once the exam is complete, participants have five minutes to upload solutions. The scoring of the exam ranges from 1-5. Students taking the Calculus BC or Music Theory exam will have no sub scores. Detection tools regarding plagiarism will be in effect. Selective questions will make it difficult to copy another student's work.
Will colleges accept these AP Test scores?
Despite this pandemic, colleges will ensure that students receive college credit for high AP scores this year. Some students have taken shortened AP Exams due to emergency situations. However, this won't hurt them. Their scores will be accepted. Colleges know that the pandemic has affected everyone. They don't want to give students another obstacle to overcome by not accepting their scores. Some colleges might have students take administrative exams to check their knowledge on certain AP subjects. However, most schools will accept this year's AP scores.
How do you prepare for the AP Test during COVID-19?
Even though the AP Exams will be shorter and taken from home doesn't mean it will be easy. Exam administrators are choosing the correct free-response questions carefully. These questions are the hardest part of the AP Test. These questions are the hardest part of the AP Test. Students have to be serious when taking these exams. To succeed, you must study. Here are some resources and tips to get you prepared for the AP Test:
Free Practice Tests
Online Lectures
https://www.youtube.com/user/advancedplacement- AP Teachers will teach students based on their particular subject. To get the schedule of the lectures, click here.
Updated AP Exam Dates
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/exam-dates-and-fees- Here is the schedule for the AP Testing this year.
This time is challenging for everyone. However, Link will continue to assist students with their educational objectives this year. Strive for Success!
