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[quote=Anonymous][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]

You're not a snowplow parent at all. If this had happened to my kid, I would be livid! I agree with you that it's not fair, because the stakes for college admissions are high for the kids who take lots of APs. They're not the cohort that couldn't care less and just expect to get into a middling place.

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