Approved Alternative Examinations

Acceptable for meeting requirements for a Local or Regents Diploma

The test score(s) indicated below are the minimum acceptable score(s) that can be substituted for a Regents Examination score for all students who have successfully completed the course of study for that subject. See NYSED website for additional score alternatives.

English Language Arts (ELA)

  • Advanced Placement Language and Composition Examination
    • Minimum Acceptable Score: 3
  • Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Examination
    • Minimum Acceptable Score: 3

Global History and Geography

  • Advanced Placement World History
    • Minimum Acceptable Score: 3

United States History and Government

  • Advanced Placement United States History
    • Minimum Acceptable Score: 3

Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II

  • Advanced Placement Calculus AB Examination
    • Minimum Acceptable Score: 3
  • Advanced Placement Calculus BC Examination
    • Minimum Acceptable Score: 3

Science*

  • Advanced Placement Biology Examination
    • Minimum Acceptable Score: 3

* In addition to achieving the established score, students must complete 1,200 minutes of hands-on laboratory work with satisfactory laboratory reports.