Will AP Changes Give More of an Edge to the Wealthy?
“And that may explain why so many counselors — especially those who serve low-income students — are angry over changes the College Board is making in the registration deadlines and fees for the program. The College Board is changing the registration deadline for taking an AP exam from March (toward the end of the school year) to November (toward the beginning). In addition, the College Board is adding to the $94 fee for exams a $40 late fee for missing the November deadline and a $40 cancellation fee for those who register but then opt not to take the exam.”