By Amber Lee ‘24
This year’s AP exams are taking place in a slightly different way. Normally, the exams would have only been accessible in schools; however, this year, they were available both on paper and online. This was in consideration of the remote students who would not be able to take the tests on campus. The paper exams can be taken throughout May, and June and will be a combination of paper and online versions. I interviewed a fourth former, Inselbag Lee, about her experience.
Inselbag Lee
“I took the Calculus BC exam on paper last week. I thought of taking it online in June, but I wanted to get it done as soon as possible. I am also glad that the AP exams were able to happen safely in midst of the pandemic. In such an abnormal year, I was worried that these kinds of important events would be affected in a bad way, but I think the situation was handled appropriately. This opportunity also made me realize that we are now becoming more and more in control of the whole pandemic. In the beginning we were all confused and disoriented, not knowing how to adapt to the new situation, but now we are able to do things that would have happened even in normal years, although the methods are a little different.”
It is insightful that the remote students are acknowledged in this circumstance. If there was only an option to take the exams on paper, it would have been a struggle for them to get on campus just for the exams, especially for international students who have not had the opportunity to get their visas yet. Also, it would have been dangerous for those who are on campus considering Covid. It is a relief that the AP exams are happening safely and smoothly.
