The Class of 2029 is taking AP exams in May 2029 (dates TBA). Whether you're locking in a final senior schedule or planning your junior year load, here's the playbook.
Early AP planning for sophomores
When to Start Prepping for May 2029 (dates TBA)
Most students who score 5s started serious study by January of their exam year. That gives 4 months of consistent practice. If you're planning earlier:
- Summer 2028 (8 months out): Start AimFive's diagnostic. Get your baseline.
- Fall 2028 (6 months out): 20 MCQs/day during the school year.
- January 2029 (4 months out): Add weekly timed essays with rubric feedback.
- March-April 2029 (1-2 months out): Full practice exams. Cram Mode for weak units.
- Last week: Light review only. Sleep. Show up. Exam day checklist.
Class of 2029 College Admissions Context
For Class of 2029, AP scores arrive after college applications are submitted — but the courses themselves are visible on your transcript. Colleges will see your senior-year schedule when you apply, even though they won't see the scores until after acceptance. Take the rigor; the scores follow.
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