2023 Anatomic Pathology (AP) Exam Schedule - Exam schedule and break rules

Sep 22, 2026

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2023 Anatomic Pathology (AP) exam schedule outlines the full one-day testing flow, including tutorial/honor code, combined written/practical sections, and three Virtual Microscopy blocks. The schedule specifies time allotments, item counts, and per-item pacing guidance (e.g., 1 minute per item for combined sections and 3 minutes per item for virtual microscopy). It also defines how breaks work: optional 15-minute breaks and a 60-minute lunch break, plus rules for when and how to start/continue exams, proctor check-ins, and that test time does not stop for unscheduled breaks.

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Exam schedule (One Day)

Timing overview

Break and station rules

2023 Anatomic Pathology (AP) Exam Schedule • Breaks include: four 15-minute optional breaks and one 60-minute lunch break. • You are not required to take any break or you may return early from a break, so your exam day can be shorter than the allotted time. • If you wish to continue your exam at a 15-minute optional break, select “Continue Exam” in the bottom right corner of the screen to begin the next section. • If you decide to take the 15-minute optional break, click “Begin Break” raise your hand and the proctor will log you out of the exam. • At the 60-minute lunch break, raise your hand and the proctor will log you out of the exam. If you choose not to take the 60-minute lunch break, inform the proctor that you would like to continue with your exam. • You MUST LEAVE your testing station during all breaks you choose to take; breaks cannot be taken at the testing station. • At the completion of each break, you will be accompanied back to your testing station and the proctor will log you in to continue your exam. • If you return late from a break, the excess time will be subtracted from the next section’s allotted time. • If you take an unscheduled break during your exam, the test time will not stop. | One Day (10.4 hours/625 mins) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Time | Section | Number of Items | Comments | | (20 min) | Tutorial/Honor Code | | | | (69 min) | Combined Section A | 69 | 1 min per item | | (15 min) | Break | | | | (90 min) | Virtual Microscopy I | 30 | 3 min per item | | (15 min) | Break | | | | (68 min) | Combined Section B | 68 | 1 min per item | | (60 min) | Long Break | | | | (90 min) | Virtual Microscopy II | 30 | 3 min per item | | (15 min) | Break | | | | (68 min) | Combined Section C | 68 | 1 min per item | | (15 min) | Break | | | | (90 min) | Virtual Microscopy III | 30 | 3 min per item | | (10 min) | Exam Survey | | | Note: Combined Sections = Written and Practical questions

FAQs

What are the main sections and their time limits in the 2023 AP exam schedule?

The day includes a tutorial/honor code, Combined Section A (69 minutes), Virtual Microscopy I (90 minutes), Combined Section B (68 minutes), Virtual Microscopy II (90 minutes), Combined Section C (68 minutes), Virtual Microscopy III (90 minutes), and an exam survey. Breaks are placed between sections.

How do optional 15-minute breaks and the 60-minute lunch break work?

The schedule includes four optional 15-minute breaks and one 60-minute lunch break. If you take a 15-minute optional break, you must select “Continue Exam” when returning and use “Begin Break” to start the break; the proctor logs you out during the break. During the 60-minute lunch break, you must raise your hand for proctor logout, and if you skip it you must tell the proctor you want to continue.

Does the exam time stop if you take an unscheduled break or return late?

No. If you take an unscheduled break during the exam, test time will not stop. If you return late from any break, the excess time is subtracted from the next section’s allotted time.

Sep 22, 2026

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