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San Marcos High School Advanced Placement Information

San Marcos High School offers 20+ AP courses, from English and Government to Statistics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Art & Design — all AP Audit–approved as rigorous, college-level classes.

Students will pre-register for exams via AP Classroom with their teachers. This is required to take any exam.

Online payments are recommended and can be made at any time between Sept 22 and Oct 12 at 11:59pm

All online payments must be completed by Sunday, Oct 12, by 11:59pm.

ALL PAYMENTS AFTER OCTOBER 12 MAY INCUR A $40 LATE FEE.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROCESSED AFTER OCTOBER 31, 2025

Please view the AP Registration and Fees Form for the list of available tests.

Payment and Registration Information

  • Pre-register for each exam online through AP Classroom (see your teacher)
  • Pay $99.00 per exam by October 12 at ONLINE WEBSTORE by 11:59pm OR
    • Pay $15.00 per exam with a College Board/SMUSD waiver by October 10, at 3pm in person at the Finance Office.
      • To apply for a fee waiver, bring completed forms to the finance office with payment. Waiver forms are at SMHS>Programs>Advanced Placement>AP Paperwork.
  • Two Payment Options:
    1. Pay online at the SMHS Webstore – be sure to pay for the correct exam(s) OR
    2. Pay in-person by October 10, at 3pm with a check payable to San Marcos Unified School District (or SMUSD).
      • Print, fill out, and sign AP Registration form (AP Paperwork)
      • Put student ID on the front of check
  • Check the receipt for accuracy. Save it for proof of payment and take a photo.
  • IMMEDIATELY contact the Finance Office if you paid for the wrong exam.

Refund and Late Policies

  • All late payments after October 12 may incur a $40 College Board late fee.
  • No refunds will be processed after October 31, 2025

Questions? Contact kristen.mazzola@smusd.org

Exams for Non-SMHS Students

Non-SMHS students may take exams at San Marcos HS if space is available.
Non-SMHS students will be charged an additional fee to cover administrative costs.
SMHS does NOT offer accommodation testing for non-SMHS students.

Contact Kristen Mazzola from Oct 22 – Nov 07 to sign up for an exam by sending the student name, student email, mobile phone number, home address, and school of residence. You will then be placed on a waiting list and must pay during the payment window.

Payment may be made in cash or a cashier's check to the SMHS Business Office during the following dates and times: November 6-10, 9-11am and 1:30-3pm. No money orders accepted.