A Webster Thomas student and teacher are sharing how they're adjusting to the upcoming Advanced Placement exams for high schoolers that are taking on a different look in a COVID-19 world.

"Interesting to say the least. I mean if I still have the opportunity to get credit then it's a fantastic opportunity and why not take it," said Celia Darlin, who is getting ready to take AP government, literature and French exams.

Instead of the three-hour-long tests of years past, the APs will be condensed into 45-minute open note style exams.

Darling says it's changed her studying style.

"I'm not going to be cramming every single one of the federalist papers before I take this exam. I might look over four important ones and have summaries next to me," said Darling.

The new AP test is also an adjustment for her AP government teacher Eric Thurley.

He explains the exams have traditionally focused on memorization but this year he has put more focus on trimming down content, while maximizing benefits for students getting ready for college.

"The information is basically at your fingertips and being able to take that information and being able to take that information and apply it  and make it digestible for people and if you're an adviser to a politician. You have to be able to give it to them in real time and as fast as you can. I think this test is a pretty test of a kid's ability to do that," said Thurley.

Thurley also gave students the opportunity to work on practice questions which darling took advantage of.

"It's just practicing like skills again and again and again and refamiliarizing yourself with the curriculum so I don't know. I don't really think I'm anxious or nervous," said Darling.

Students across the state will tackle the AP exams next week beginning May 11.