Congratulations on undertaking the challenge of an Advanced Placement class! The culmination of all your hard work is taking the AP Exam.

The registration period is fast approaching so please carefully review each bullet of information:

1.  The cost of each exam will be $92 during the registration window of February 21, 2009 - March 27, 2009 at 1:00pm.

2.  Students must register online at www.westviewhs.TotalRegistration.net.

3.  There are two payment options:

-You can pay online with a credit card and incur a $4 processing fee per exam –OR-

-You can print 2 copies of the receipt when instructed online and bring one copy to Mrs. Mangarelli in the Finance Office with your cash or check payment by Friday, March 27, at 1:00pm. The cost of each exam is $92; you may write one check for the total exam fee. Make checks payable to Westview and please write student’s name in the memo line.

4.  If you want to take an exam that is not listed or need to apply for a scholarship, please see Mrs. Berner or Mrs. Mangarelli. Students with financial need may be eligible for a fee reduction.

5.  Late registration and payment window is between March 27 at 1:01pm - April 3 at 1:00pm. There is a $20 late fee per exam, which will result in a total cost of $112 fee per exam.

6.  Stand-by Testing:  Students who wish to sign up after the April 3 deadline will be put on a waiting list and will be charged a $125 exam fee on the day of the exam, only if an exam is available.  SIGN UP EARLY!

7.  Refund policy:
- IF refund is requested before March 27 at 1:00pm, a $5 service fee applies - a refund of $87 will be issued
-IF refund is requested after March 27 at 1:00pm but before the test date - a refund of $50 will be issued
-IF a student does not show up on the day of the exam - NO refund will be issued

8.  Students with financial need may be eligible for a fee reduction.
-Deadline to request a fee reduction is Wednesday, March 25.
-Fee reduction request forms are available online: OR
a. Email aberner@powayusd.com and an application will be sent via email
b. Pick up an application in the Finance Office
-Any student using a fee waiver who does not take an exam will be required to pay a $25 fee per exam.

9.  Students with prior approval from College Board for special accommodations (extended time, etc.) must see Mrs. Mitchell in the Wolverine Center by March 5.

10. Students MUST choose a pre-bubbling session on the registration page before they will be allowed to sign up for tests. Pre-bubbling administration will take place on Wednesday mornings in the Westview Theatre at 8:00am on April 15, 22, and 29 - you must attend ONE pre-bubbling session prior to testing. If your AP teacher signed up for the pre-administration during class time on Tuesday, April 28, they will inform you and you can choose that option.

11. Exams will begin promptly at 7:30am for morning exams, including Wednesdays. All afternoon exams will begin immediately after lunch.

12. Students are expected to bring:
               - #2 pencils (sharpened)
               - Black or blue ballpoint pens
               - Eraser(s)
               - Calculators (when needed)
               - Photo I.D.

13. Students must NOT bring:
               -CELL PHONE
               -PDA
               -PERSONAL MUSIC DEVICE (i.e. IPOD)

*THESE ITEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE TESTING ROOM, WHETHER THEY ARE TURNED OFF OR NOT, AND POSSESSION DURING TESTING WILL INVALIDATE THE EXAM.

Again, congratulations on your endeavors! I look forward to working with you to ensure a smooth testing experience. Please feel free to contact me with any questions via email to aberner@powayusd.com.

Alisa Berner
Counselor/AP Coordinator