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AP Exams · Two weeks · May 4–8 and May 11–15, 2026

Countdown to the first AP exam

The AP season runs from May 4 to May 15, 2026. Build your acquisition plan around March, April and early May.

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1 · Pick your AP course

2 · Download your pack

Three intensity levels depending on how far you are from exam day.

Full Review

Start: March – early April

Every unit, all vocab, every formula and a long mini-test.

1 Week Before

Start: 7 days before your exam

High-yield only: top vocab, key formulas, common mistakes, focused mini-test.

Night Before

Read once. Sleep early.

Calm one-pager: must-know formulas, classic traps, 5-question warm-up.

Pro tip. The 2026 AP exam window has two weeks. Check the official schedule for your specific course on the College Board website and align your 1 Week Before pack to that exact date.