Yes—usually not in the sense of “re-sit the same AP exam to replace your score.” AP exams are offered once a year, and College Board says you can’t simply sign up to retake an AP Exam in the same way you might retake a class test.

What you can do

  • You can take the AP exam again in a future year if your school offers it and you’re still eligible to register.
  • You can also take a different AP exam in a later year if you want another score in the same subject area, but that is not the same as an official “score replacement” policy.
  • Most colleges look at your highest AP score they have on file, but policies vary by school.

Important catch

  • AP exam scores are not typically “forgiven” by retaking unless the college or program you’re applying to explicitly says otherwise.
  • If you were hoping for a better score, your best option is usually to prepare for the next exam administration rather than count on a retake after the fact.

Common confusion

  • Retake for a higher score: generally not available as an automatic do-over policy.
  • Take the exam again next year: sometimes possible, depending on access and registration.
  • Cancel or withhold a score: that is different from retaking and depends on College Board rules.

Student takeaway

If your goal is college credit, the key question is less “Can I retake?” and more “Will my target college accept the score I already have?” AP policies and college policies are not the same.

TL;DR

You generally cannot retake an AP exam just to replace a score in the usual test-retake sense, though you may be able to take the exam again in a later year under normal AP registration rules.