--- title: "Exam News | AP Info Review" description: "Review AP Info Exam News with study guides for the AP exam." canonical: "https://fiveable.me/ap-info/ap-news" type: "unit" subject: "AP Info" unit: "Exam News" --- # Exam News | AP Info Review ## Overview The upcoming exam covers essential aspects of information systems, from hardware and software to networks and databases. It tests understanding of key concepts, system types, and the development lifecycle, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of the field's fundamentals. Students should focus on reviewing hardware components, software categories, network topologies, and database design principles. The exam format includes multiple-choice, short answer, and case study questions, requiring both factual recall and practical application of knowledge in real-world scenarios. ## Study Guides - [AP Cheatsheet PDFs & Formula Charts for Every Exam](/ap-info/ap-news/ap-cram-sheet-pdfs-and-formula-charts-exam/blog/JEapbGWF0Ma97BJ66CZO) - [AP Exam Registration is Here!](/ap-info/ap-news/2021-ap-registration/blog/3vSAaEU0H3RyJ8JBkaxQ) - [Your Guide to the 2021 AP® Exam Administrations](/ap-info/ap-news/guide-2021-ap-exam-administrations/study-guide/D14qxKCY6SDZCD9qrCL1) - [2021 AP Exams FRQs from Administration 1 Released!](/ap-info/ap-news/2021-frq-links/blog/KscWTzvhZdnnGOCoGCIP) ## More Ways To Review - [Topic study guides](/ap-info/ap-news#topics) ## FAQs ### When are AP exams in 2025? AP exams are administered in May 2025. The full schedule is released by College Board each fall, with most exams running across two weeks in early to mid-May. Check the College Board website for the exact date of your specific exam so you can plan your preparation timeline. ### Where can I find AP cram sheets and formula charts? Fiveable has free downloadable cram sheet PDFs for 36 AP subjects covering key concepts, formulas, and terms in one place. You can find them at /ap-info/ap-cram-sheet-pdfs-and-formula-charts-exam. Use them alongside full notes and practice questions for the best results. ### How are AP exams scored? AP exams are scored on a 1 to 5 scale. Most colleges grant credit or advanced placement for scores of 3, 4, or 5, though policies vary by school and subject. Each exam has a multiple-choice section scored by machine and free-response sections scored by trained AP readers. ### What is the best way to prepare for AP exams? Effective AP prep combines consistent review of core content, timed practice with past free-response questions, and targeted work on weak areas. Using subject-specific cram sheets, reviewing scoring guidelines, and simulating real exam conditions in the final weeks before May all help build both knowledge and confidence. ### Are there any major changes to AP exams for 2026? Yes, several AP exams have significant changes for May 2026. AP Computer Science A has a new structure with 42 MCQs, a revised FRQ format, and course content reorganized into 4 units with inheritance removed. AP Latin has a new syllabus adding Pliny's Letters and replacing Caesar. AP Biology has content updates but the same exam structure. ### What AP exam changes are coming in 2027? May 2027 brings structural changes to AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Precalculus, AP Physics courses, all six AP world languages, AP US History, AP World History, AP European History, and AP US Government. 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