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[quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Just wanted to say thank you to all the posters who have shared their experiences so far.  And I still hope to learn about more experiences and tips.  This was indeed our first go-around with multiple AP exams and quite a learning experience.

I agree that overall scheduling for these AP testing weeks seems disorganized and handled poorly by both the College Board and the schools.  What I'm hearing is that there's a lot of stress and different demands on AP test takers and for the most parts kids are handling it.  BUT when circumstances line up to create a real potential problem for the student (and it can be as simple as a long test in the am like we faced but could also be outside demands) then it's up to the family to flag an issue and address it -- preferably in advance.

This was the important learning for me: schools (and College Board!) know that kids are facing intense days where they may forego food or breaks BUT there doesn't seem to be a supports in place to help kids identify or address issues.  ** Students and parents have to proactively manage their schedule and/or seek a formal accommodation.  It's disappointing but important to know that despite the appearance of an organized schedule there's nothing in place that considers the student's experience! **

Finally, a note of thanks to the poster who included a link to the article on 'snowplow parenting' which warned of the downside of trying to remove all obstacles for a kid.  That's an exhausting approach to parenting and I hope I don't fit the definition of a snowplow parent but when the testing process seems to violate adult labor laws due to lack of a lunch break, then I think it does warrant some additional parental involvement.[/quote]

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