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Maryland AP Exam Shortened, Moved Online Due To The Coronavirus
Maryland high school students will take the AP exam online this year due to the new coronavirus. Here's what to expect.
MARYLAND — High school students in Maryland will be taking this year's Advanced Placement (AP) exam online due to the coronavirus pandemic
The College Board, which owns the AP and SAT, announced that the two- to three-hour exam will no longer have a multiple choice section or require a proctor. The exam will be a 45-minute online free-response test, instead.
"Based on the number and length of school closures, it's clear that the usual way AP Exams are given at schools won't be possible," the College Board said.
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The content of the exams will focus on what most schools were able to complete by early March, according to the organization. The exams can be taken on any electronic device. Students will also have the option to write their responses by hand and submit a photo.
Not all high school students have access to the Internet or an electric device. Those who need mobile tools or connectivity can contact the College Board directly.
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More information about the exam schedule will be available by April 3.
In the meantime, students can access free, live AP review courses. Click here to learn more.
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