In 2025, major changes are coming to AP testing, with 28 exams transitioning to the Bluebook digital testing application. Of these, 16 will be fully digital, while 12 will follow a hybrid format, where students answer multiple-choice questions digitally but handwrite their free-response answers in a paper exam booklet. Paper exams will only be available to students with approved accommodations. This shift aims to enhance test security while providing digital tools to streamline the exam process. Additionally, students should be aware of the official AP exam dates and important deadlines to prepare effectively for the upcoming exam season.
AP Exams Going Digital in 2025
To help students prepare for these changes, here’s a breakdown of which AP exams will be fully digital and which will follow a hybrid format.
Digital AP Exam Subjects
Fully Digital Subjects | Hybrid Digital Subjects |
AP African American Studies (U.S. schools only) | AP Biology |
| AP Art History | AP Calculus AB |
| AP Comparative Government and Politics | AP Calculus BC |
| AP Computer Science A | AP Chemistry |
| AP Computer Science Principles | AP Macroeconomics |
| AP English Language and Composition | AP Microeconomics |
| AP English Literature and Composition | AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based |
| AP Environmental Science | AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based |
| AP European History | AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
| AP Human Geography | AP Physics C: Mechanics |
| AP Latin | AP Precalculus |
| AP Psychology | AP Statistics |
| AP Seminar | |
| AP United States Government and Politics | |
| AP United States History | |
| AP World History: Modern |
2025 AP Exam Dates and Schedule
Students should also be aware of the official AP exam schedule to ensure they are prepared for their test dates. The 2025 AP Exams will be administered over two weeks in May, with morning and afternoon sessions each day. Schools must adhere to the designated testing times, and students should confirm their specific exam dates and locations with their AP coordinators.
Week 1 | Morning 8 AM(Local Time) | Afternoon 12 PM(Local Time) |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | Biology, Latin | European History, Microeconomics |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | Chemistry, Human Geography | United States Government and Politics |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | English Literature and Composition | Comparative Government and Politics, Computer Science A |
| Thursday, May 8, 2025 | African American Studies, Statistics | Japanese Language and Culture, World History: Modern |
| Friday, May 9, 2025 | Italian Language and Culture, United States History | Chinese Language and Culture, Macroeconomics |
Art and Design: Friday, May 9, 2025 (8 p.m. ET), is the deadline for AP Art and Design students to submit their three portfolio components as final in the AP Digital Portfolio.
Week 2 | Morning 8 AM(Local Time) | Afternoon 12 PM(Local Time) |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 | Calculus AB, Calculus BC | Music Theory, Seminar |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | French Language and Culture, Precalculus | Environmental Science, Physics 2: Algebra-Based |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | English Language and Composition, German Language and Culture | Physics C: Mechanics |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Art History, Spanish Language and Culture | Computer Science Principles, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | Physics 1: Algebra-Based, Spanish Literature and Culture | Psychology |
Preparing for the 2025 AP Exams
College Board provides resources such as test previews, practice assessments in AP Classroom, and video tutorials to help students navigate the digital format. Using these tools can make a big difference in reducing stress and improving test-day readiness.
Beyond familiarizing themselves with the new format, students should review their exam schedule, gather necessary materials, and develop a study plan well in advance. Taking practice tests under timed conditions and reviewing key concepts is essential for success. At 7EDU, we offer AP Mock Test Strategy and Review sessions that simulate real exam conditions, along with Key Test Points Review courses that focus on essential concepts and test-taking strategies. These structured reviews help students gain confidence and improve their performance.
Since every AP exam has unique challenges, personalized preparation can make a difference. Our College Board-approved AP courses and free diagnostic tests provide students with targeted support to strengthen their understanding and approach their exams with confidence.
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