AP Latin exam-day guide
AP Latin · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo ID
Bring a current, valid government-issued photo ID. Confirm with the provider or your school's AP coordinator which specific forms of ID are accepted for your testing location.
Admission ticket / registration confirmation
Print or have access to your exam registration confirmation. Confirm with the provider whether a printed ticket is required or whether digital confirmation is acceptable.
Approved calculator
The AP Latin exam does not require or permit a calculator. Do not bring one; confirm with the provider if you are unsure about any device policy.
Two or more No. 2 pencils and erasers
Bring several sharpened No. 2 pencils with good erasers for the multiple-choice section. Confirm with the provider whether mechanical pencils are permitted.
Blue or black pens
Bring blue or black ink pens for free-response writing. Confirm with the provider which ink colors are acceptable and whether correction tape is allowed.
Analog watch (no smart features)
A simple analog watch can help you pace yourself. Confirm with the provider whether any watches are allowed in your testing room, since smartwatches and devices with alarms are typically prohibited.
Clear bag / approved storage
Bring only what you need in a clear bag if your site requires it. Confirm with the provider the specific bag and personal-item rules for your testing location.
Water and a snack for after the exam
Stay hydrated and bring a snack for after testing. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed at your desk or only outside the testing room.
Review the exam format and directions
Know the section order, timing, and question types in advance so you do not lose time reading directions. Confirm the exact timing and structure with the provider or official exam description.
Know your testing location and arrival time
Confirm the address, room, and required arrival time with your school or testing provider at least a day ahead, and plan to arrive early.
Leave prohibited devices at home
Do not bring phones, smartwatches, or other electronic devices into the testing room. Confirm with the provider the exact device policy and consequences for violations.
Rest and normal routine
Get a full night's sleep and eat a normal breakfast. Avoid last-minute cramming that could increase anxiety.
Plan the day
Finish your review of core Latin skills: sight-reading strategies, vocabulary in context, and the structure of the free-response prompts. Do a timed practice section or two under realistic conditions. Confirm your testing location, arrival time, and what you may bring with your school or provider. Stop introducing new material.
Do a light review of your own notes and common traps (case usage, verb forms, scansion basics, and how to support an essay with textual evidence). Pack your ID, pencils, pens, and confirmation in a single bag. Set two alarms. Confirm one last time the start time and location. Go to bed at a normal hour.
Eat breakfast and arrive early. Leave devices at home or stored as your site directs. Use the time before the exam for calm, brief review of strategies rather than new content. Follow all proctor instructions for seating and materials.
Read directions carefully and budget time per section; do not linger on a single multiple-choice question. For translation and essay prompts, plan briefly, cite specific Latin words or phrases as evidence, and write legibly. Watch the clock and leave a few minutes to check your work. If you finish early, review rather than leaving.
Rules to check
Bring valid photo ID and your registration confirmation; confirm with the provider which specific documents are accepted at your site.
Follow all proctor instructions and the official exam rules; confirm with the provider any policy you are unsure about rather than guessing.
Do not bring phones, smartwatches, or other electronic devices into the testing room; confirm with the provider the exact device policy and penalties.
Calculators are not used on the AP Latin exam; confirm with the provider if you have questions about permitted materials.
Breaks are scheduled by the proctor; confirm with the provider whether breaks are permitted and what you may access during them.
Scoring is based on the official rubric and section weighting; confirm the current scoring structure with the provider or official exam description.
Academic honesty rules apply: no unauthorized materials, no communication with others during the exam, and no sharing of exam content afterward.
If you must miss or reschedule, contact your school or testing provider as soon as possible; confirm with the provider the specific makeup and refund policies.