Keep Maintaining Your Vehicle Even If It Sits Idle

April 9, 2020

BETHESDA, Md., April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With a majority of vehicle owners living in areas of the country that have stay-at-home orders, many vehicles may be sitting idle for days or weeks at a time. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends starting your car at least once a week and keeping up with routine auto care to help prevent potential maintenance issues.

“Just as it is recommended that people stay active during this time of social distancing, your car should get some activity as well,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “If your vehicle sits idle for too long, the battery could die, the tires can develop flat spots and the engine oil may start to deteriorate. Just a short solo drive once a week and a little car care will keep your car running efficiently and safely.”

When starting your car weekly, let it run for at least five minutes. If the vehicle is started in a garage, make sure the garage door is open and there is plenty of ventilation. In addition, the Car Care Council suggests monitoring the following areas of your vehicle if it sits idle for long periods of time.

Battery – Today’s vehicles have several computers that are always in operation, so if a car sits too long without recharging, the battery could die within a couple of weeks.

Tires – Maintain proper tire pressure to improve vehicle performance and gas mileage. Doing so is also important for vehicle safety. Checking the tire pressure frequently is more important if the car is parked for long periods of time. Vehicles that sit idle too long can develop flat spots, so taking a brief drive every once in a while will help prevent bald spots, and recharge the battery, too.

Fuel – Today’s modern fuel systems help preserve the life of the gas in your tank and also prevent fuel oxidation. Keeping a full tank of gas helps limit gas-tank condensation. If you are still concerned about the gas in your tank going bad, a fuel stabilizer may help extend the life of your fuel.

Oil – If a car sits too long, the oil can deteriorate, so continue to change the oil at the proper time intervals, even if you are not driving your normal mileage. It is always best to check the owner’s manual for the maximum time you should wait between oil changes.

Brakes – If a car sits idle, rust can start to form on the brake rotors, especially if the car is parked outside. Driving your car at least once a week will help prevent rust buildup.

Cleaning – Removing the grime and sediment that builds up on the outside of your car helps prevent rust, and cleaning the interior is important, too. Wipe down the dashboard, steering wheel, cup holders, door handles, vents and console with a quality, all-purpose automotive cleaner that will help disinfect the interior areas of your vehicle.

For more helpful information about maintaining your vehicle for safety, dependability and value, visit www.carcare.org/car-care-guide to order the Car Care Council’s free 80-page Car Care Guide.

About the Car Care Council
The non-profit Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For the latest car care news, visit the council’s online media room at http://media.carcare.org. To order a free copy of the popular Car Care Guide, visit the council’s consumer education website at www.carcare.org.

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Goya Foods Makes Initial Donation of Over 200,000 Pounds of Food and Over 20,000 Masks Nationwide During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 9, 2020

JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic owned food company, has made an initial donation of over 200,000 pounds of food, equivalent to over 170,000 meals, to organizations, food banks, food pantries and soup kitchens, as well as over 20,000 protective masks across the nation. Goya will continue to donate to those facing hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are faced with an unprecedented national crisis and Goya has always stepped up to the plate in times of desperate need. As an essential business, our Goya teams are working 24/7 to meet the overwhelming demand for food and ensure that supermarket shelves nationwide are stocked with nourishing products, while also providing food to communities who are food insecure or not able to get to supermarkets,” said Bob Unanue, President of Goya Foods.

Donations were made directly to Catholic Charities of New York and Newark, Food Education Fund, The Sisters of Life, The NY Common Pantry in partnership with New York City FC, City Harvest in New York City, The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Secaucus Food Pantry, families of Cristo Rey High School, Jersey City Medical Center, The City of Jersey City for the Homeless, Holy Name Hospital, and Kingsborough Community College; Caring for Friends in Philadelphia; Feeding South Florida; The Houston Food Bank, Latino Learning Centers Inc., Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Texas Feeding Alliance and Catholic Charities of San Antonio in Texas; The Salvation Army Little Village, Catholic Charities Casa Latina and Children’s Hunger Fund in Chicago. With the support of each organization, the food has been and will continue to be distributed to families, children, homeless and the elderly communities.

“We are so grateful for Goya Foods who enable us to serve those most in need, no matter the circumstances. We have never seen a crisis like this and we are truly grateful for Goya’s leadership and quick response to provide nourishing food to families, children and our elderly communities,” said Antonio Fernandez, President & CEO Catholic Charities of San Antonio.

COVID 19 has dramatically impacted the livelihood of communities, businesses, places of worship and organizations that normally provide food on a daily basis to those who are homeless, elderly and food insecure. Unemployment has sky-rocketed, and the need for nourishing food is at its highest demand.

For more information about Goya Gives, please visit, www.goya.com

About GOYA
Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

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Consolidated Credit Opens a “Shutdown Hotline”

April 8, 2020

Consolidated Credit has helped more than 10 million people overcome debt and financial challenges. Their mission is to assist families throughout the United States to end financial crises and solve money management issues through education and counseling.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — 10 million people applied for unemployment benefits in the last two weeks of March after being let-go by business shutdowns due the coronavirus pandemic. The numbers are expecting to keep surging, with some economists predicting the loss of 20 million jobs. Americans are now worried about their financial health as much as their physical health. In response, Consolidated Credit is offering free financial COVID-19 counseling to anyone who needs it.

As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit credit counseling agencies, Consolidated Credit has drawn upon its staff and expertise to launch the “Shutdown Hotline.” Its team of certified credit counselors will not only offer a free debt analysis, they will point callers to local COVID-19 resources for everything from mortgage deferral to bank fee waivers.

“Because of the coronavirus shutdowns, many financial services are struggling to advise Americans – at precisely the time when they need it most,” says Consolidated Credit President Gary Herman. “Consolidated Credit has sadly had experience working in crisis situations, because our main office is in South Florida. We’ve literally weathered many storms, so we’ve adapted our hurricane plan into a COVID-19 plan – and we’re ready to help.”

That help includes everything from credit and debt management questions to housing counseling questions. Counseling can be done over the phone and internet, so consumers stay safe. Debt management program initial fees will be waived for as long as the shutdowns continue, Herman says.

“While this is an unprecedented and tragic situation, we’ve offered similar programs after hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and wildfires,” Herman continues. “So we know what we’re doing. And what we’re doing is helping Americans get their minds off of worrying about debt so they can focus on their families.”

Consumers can call 800-745-2513 for help and professional advice about their credit and debt issues Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm eastern standard time.

About: Consolidated Credit has helped more than 10 million people overcome debt and financial challenges. Their mission is to assist families throughout the United States to end financial crises and solve money management issues through education and counseling.

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Kia’s Accelerate The Good Program Offers Warranty Coverage Extension

April 8, 2020

IRVINE, California, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America (KMA), in conjunction with Kia Motors Corporation, has launched the Kia Promise warranty coverage extension program which is effective immediately and further enhances KMA’s recently announced Accelerate the Good program. Kia Promise is designed to ease some of the concerns experienced by Kia owners who may not be able to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealership for warranty repairs due to COVID-19 but have Kia vehicle warranties that are expiring.

“These are uncertain times and the Kia Promise warranty extension program will help bring peace of mind to customers affected by this pandemic by giving them one less thing to worry about,” said Michael Cole, president, KMA. “The health and safety of our customers and employees are our top priority and this warranty extension program is yet another way Kia and local Kia dealerships are working to support our customers’ individual needs.”

Qualifying Kia Customers:

Kia customers who experienced potentially warrantable concerns with their vehicle during the period of March 2020 through May 2020 and were not able to obtain service from a Kia dealer due to circumstances related to COVID-19; and
Repairs must be completed by June 30, 2020.

Customers should check with their local Kia dealer regarding their current hours and available special programs, such as vehicle pickup and delivery service, loaner vehicles, and electronic or digital repair authorizations, as well as sanitizing efforts taken to protect the safety of employees and customers.

Customers should contact Kia Consumer Assistance at 800-33-4KIA(4542) or online at www.kia.com for assistance with any COVID-19¹ related issues.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power² and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

¹ Dealers are encouraged to direct customers to contact Consumer Affairs at 800-333-4KIA(4542) or https://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs to document their individual situation(s).
² Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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Survey Finds Taxpayers Not Verifying Tax Preparer Signature

April 8, 2020

SACRAMENTO, California, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — An online survey paid for by the California Tax Education Council (CTEC), a state-mandated nonprofit organization that manages the registration of 40,000 unlicensed tax preparers, found that nine percent of taxpayers surveyed claim their tax preparer used a business label instead of signing the tax return by name.

“It may seem like a legitimate way to sign, but the actual copy filed doesn’t include the label. These tax preparers do that so they can’t be tracked or held accountable,” said Susie DiMaggio, chair of CTEC.

The survey was conducted during the 2019 tax filing season and focused on 500 adults in Los Angeles, the market the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) reports to have the most problems with questionable tax preparers. Of those surveyed, 77 percent paid someone else to do their taxes. Only 11 percent claimed they verified their tax preparer signed.

Tax preparers are required by law to sign (typed or handwritten) client tax returns they prepared for a fee. The IRS also requires they include a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) on federal tax returns.

Here’s how “ghost” tax preparers work. They print out tax returns for clients, tell them to sign and mail it out. What many taxpayers fail to notice is that instead of a name, the tax return is listed as “self prepared.” For electronically filed tax returns, their name is also left out. Other typical scams include claiming they “forgot” or promise to sign the tax return after payment is received.

“CTEC is working with FTB on a pilot enforcement program specifically targeting these ghosts,” DiMaggio said. “It will be interesting to see how the results unfold with filing extensions. Will they stick around longer giving our enforcement more time to track them down?”

California law requires anyone who prepares tax returns for a fee to be either an attorney, certified public accountant (CPA), CTEC-registered tax preparer (CRTP) or enrolled agent (EA). Taxpayers can submit anonymous reports regarding ghost tax preparers to CTEC.org. CTEC was established in 1997 by the California State Legislature to protect taxpayers against fraudulent tax preparers.

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Always Physician-Led, Conviva’s Dynamic Puts Doctors In Charge During The Coronavirus Pandemic While Providing Patients With A Sense Of Calm

April 8, 2020

MIAMI, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Conviva Care Centers is a physician-led care delivery organization that has leveraged six different healthcare companies to provide a unified patient-centric approach to senior care. The coronavirus pandemic brings to the forefront the value of its medical teams’ expertise at numerous centers throughout Florida and Texas.

“We are continually working with healthcare experts in the field, medical societies, and agencies. As a physician-led organization, Conviva is focused on leading the charge in the fight against COVID-19. Minimizing the risk of infection is a priority,” said Steven Lee, M.D., president of the Conviva Physician Group. “Now is a time for a call to action when all healthcare providers need to step up. Our clinicians and doctors are prepared to meet the challenges of any health emergency or crisis.”

The doctors of Conviva Physician Group are at the frontline of a pandemic of enormous proportions. Conviva will be offering telemedicine visits as an option for patients so that they may visit our clinicians from the comfort and safety of their own homes. A telemedicine visit with their Conviva provider can be set up by calling their center to schedule. If a patient must see a provider, they may call their center to schedule an appointment. “As clinicians and physicians, we play a critical role as healthcare providers, but we’re also a great resource for information that is timely, accurate, and evidence-based,” said Dr. Lee. “We understand patient concerns and realize there is a lot of anxiety, so we are here to help in any way possible.”

Being at the forefront of senior patient care requires team members, doctors, and nurses to take every precaution, including the use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, masks, and face shields. “We must remain healthy in order to help our patients stay healthy,” remarked Dr. Lee. “The public relies on us, and we’re doing everything in our power to safeguard our staff while we are caring for our senior patients.”

Symptoms of COVID-19 include coughing, a fever, and trouble breathing. Patients experiencing difficulty should call their Conviva primary care physician for an assessment, and all patients with or without symptoms should stay home and take precautionary measures such as social distancing and self-quarantine.

Being informed about coronavirus symptoms, potential contact, and limiting exposure is the best way to stay safe. “Patients can take advantage of telemedicine services provided by Conviva and know that our centers are taking every possible measure to combat this wide-spreading virus,” commented Dr. Lee. “It’s a very fluid situation that changes minute by minute and day by day, but we want the public to know that our teams of physicians, nurses, and support staff is providing the best possible response.”

ABOUT STEVE LEE, M.D.
Dr. Lee is a board-certified family medicine practitioner who has been driving clinical practices in a value-based care model in Florida for more than 30 years. He is a graduate of Fordham University and earned his M.D. from Universidad del Noreste, Tampico, Mexico. Prior to becoming managing partner at Conviva, Dr. Lee served as market vice president for the Humana Florida Care Delivery Organization, regional medical director for Humana Southeast Region, market vice president and senior medical director for Metcare, and market vice president and regional medical director for Senior Products Humana North Central Florida.

ABOUT CONVIVA
Conviva continues to reinvent excellence in healthcare by embracing meaningful patient relationships focused on producing optimal health outcomes. With more than 90 convenient locations throughout Florida (Broward County, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County and Tampa/Gulf Coast) and Texas (Corpus Christi, El Paso and San Antonio), the vast network of Conviva Care Centers is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of more than 300 primary care physicians and over 800 affiliated specialists that provide a wide range of vital healthcare services that patients require daily, including the advantages of senior care activity centers and 24/7 on-call physicians. The success of Conviva is measured by its patients’ clinical outcomes and long-term health benefits. To learn more, visit http://www.ConvivaCareCenters.com, or call (833) CONVIVA.

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CMC Releases 2020 Hispanic Market Guide Providing Research on Multicultural Majority and Comprehensive List of Trusted Culture Marketing Experts

April 7, 2020

Release Comes as Brands Look to Build and Rebuild with Cultural Insights

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As brands look to build and rebuild, they will need to look for growth opportunities within the rapidly growing multicultural markets. To arm them with the cultural insights needed, the Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing (CMC) is releasing its 2020 Hispanic Market Guide, the most comprehensive resource on the U.S. Hispanic market. The new publication is now available to view online or download for free.

The CMC 2020 Hispanic Market Guide serves as the authoritative source for identifying companies with trusted culture specialists. With the multicultural majority on the rise, this information is in top demand for marketers ensuring the success of their current and future outreach and marketing campaigns. In addition, the CMC provides new market research and insights from Nielsen and Kantar on the multicultural majority shift.

“Now more than ever, brands need to be culturally fluent to remain relevant and drive growth,” said CMC Chair Gonzalo del Fa, president at GroupM Multicultural. “The CMC 2020 Hispanic Market Guide is a necessary source to connect marketers with the right cultural information and specialists who can advise them and help increase marketing ROI.”

The CMC 2020 Hispanic Market Guide provides brands and journalists with an unparalleled competitive intelligence tool for locating and targeting the top agencies in the market. It lists:

Top advertising, media and marketing companies vetted by the CMC that specialize in the Hispanic market
Key advertiser and agency relationships, specialties and contacts
Comprehensive demographic, marketing and media information provided by Nielsen
New market data and insights on Hispanic Centennials, including statistics, digital habits, cultural nuances, purchase behavior, high-purchase categories and favorite brands
Data on Latinx voting trends and habits, leading to the 2020 election

The CMC 2020 Hispanic Market Guide is available to view online or download. For more information, visit culturemarketingcouncil.org and follow the CMC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @cmchispanic.

About CMC: Founded in 1996 as the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies, the Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is the national trade organization of all marketing, communications and media firms with trusted Hispanic expertise.

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MicroBilt Creates Solution for SMB Lenders to Automate & Verify PPP Application Data

April 7, 2020

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MicroBilt launched an automated solution that allows the lending market to acquire and validate payroll while utilizing their current applications to verify bank account statements and business organization data required for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

A pioneer in risk assessment and mitigation, “MicroBilt wants to help get money faster to those who need loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and is providing the resources to lenders for qualified borrowers under the new Paycheck Protection Program that went into effect April 3, 2020“, said Walt Wojciechowski (CEO).

The program, initiated by the U.S. Treasury will provide $350 billion in fully forgivable loans to small business owners to enable them to maintain payroll during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, shoring up a key financial stressor on companies. The loans are fully forgivable if they are used to cover payroll costs and other allowable expenses, providing very important relief for small businesses. While vague guidelines exist, the actual facilitation of these loans is complicated and mostly manual at best.

MicroBilt will provide lenders across the country key information including:

Payroll Validation (940, 941,944,1099-MISC) & payroll reports directly from payroll companies
Bank account statements directly from financial institutions
Business organization data verification
Application data verification & more

The solution is available now and lenders can access directly from the MicroBilt website or integrate the platform into their application. In addition, the company is providing live in-person call center support to ensure easy access and streamlined communication throughout the process. MicroBilt is dedicated to providing a safe and secure method for managing these key application documents.

For more information on the Paycheck Protection Program: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp

ABOUT MICROBILT – MicroBilt has been a pioneer in data and risk management services for nearly 40 years. Delivered through secure APIs and powerful web portals, the company provides a broad array of traditional and proprietary alternative credit data enabling companies and consumers to do business where they couldn’t before. Backed by an exceptional service team, MicroBilt is committed to providing solutions that connect companies and customers. For more information visit www.microbilt.com or https://www.microbilt.com/product/small-business

MicroBilt is independently audited by Schellman & Company, an AICPA registered member. MicroBilt holds a current SSAE18 Type 2 SOC 1 certification, a PCI DSS 3.2 certification and is Experian EI3PA & FCRA compliant. Because these certifications are built on a foundation of information security, and not regulatory compliance, a much broader range of threats and vulnerabilities are addressed. Further, these certifications are an on-going process; actively maintained throughout the year. For more information on MicroBilt security, please visit https://www.microbilt.com/about-security

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BOSS Revolution Calling App Introduces Local News, Sports, Radio & Trends in Any Country

April 7, 2020

BOSS Revolution - Calling and payment service to help families and friends communicate and share resources around the world. A service of IDT Corporation.

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of communications and payment services, today unveiled an entirely new dimension to its popular BOSS Revolution Calling app – local news, sports and trends – all in the local language – plus streaming from local radio stations in nearly every country around the globe.

Anyone with the app anywhere in the world can now see up-to-the-minute, country-specific news sourced from leading papers, radio and television networks and online resources — all in the country’s local languages. The news is conveniently organized into familiar categories including updates on COVID-19, sports, politics, entertainment, business, technology, health, celebrities and lifestyle. App users can also listen to unlimited radio from multiple local radio stations, see which songs and films are hot, catch up on trending tweets and watch popular videos. It’s all free through the BOSS Revolution calling app.

“The BOSS Revolution Calling app has added a whole new way to stay close to family, friends, and colleagues anywhere in the world,” said Jessica Poverene, VP Marketing for BOSS Revolution. “You’ll be able to catch up on what’s happening in your country of choice, and then talk or text with friends and family there all about it – without leaving the app. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may not be able to travel to see friends and family overseas, but the BOSS Revolution Calling app’s new features will make you feel right at home.”

The BOSS Revolution Calling app now includes the following for virtually every country worldwide:

Updates on the COVID-19 pandemic
Headline news stories
Political, sports, business, entertainment, health, technology, lifestyle news
Weather for major cities
A choice of popular radio stations from around the country
Popular hit songs
Trending tweets
Most popular videos
and more…

The BOSS Revolution Calling app also continues to provide all the features that have made it so popular among customers in the United States for years. The app lets customers in the US make affordable phone calls anywhere around the globe, top-up the mobile phone accounts of friends and family or send money (through integration with the BOSS Revolution Money app). With Wi-Fi, customers can make and receive unlimited free peer-to-peer calls and send unlimited texts globally.

New customers to the BOSS Revolution Calling app receive $2 in free credit for international phone calls through April 30, 2020.

The BOSS Revolution Calling app is free in both the App Store and Google Play.

About IDT Corporation:
IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) provides communications and payment services to individuals and businesses primarily through its Boss Revolution^®, net2phone^® and National Retail Solutions^® brands. IDT’s wholesale carrier services business is a leading global carrier of international long-distance calls. For more information on IDT, visit www.idt.net.

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The College Board Supports Students with Free, Remote Learning Opportunities Ahead of At-Home AP Exams in May

April 7, 2020

NEW YORK, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The College Board is supporting AP students with free, remote learning opportunities ahead of online, at-home Advanced Placement testing for its 2019-20 exam administration in May.

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“We surveyed thousands of students from all over the country, and they overwhelmingly want to test,” said Trevor Packer, the senior vice president of AP & Instruction. “We want to give every student the chance to earn the college credit they’ve worked toward throughout the year. That’s why we quickly set up a process that’s simple, secure, and accessible.”

These at-home testing options will provide more than three million students worldwide the opportunity to earn the college credit and placement they’ve been working hard toward all school year. The College Board surveyed 18,000 AP students, and 91% indicated they want to complete this important step, urging the organization not to cancel these exams.

Students can now continue preparing for exams at home with access to free, live and on-demand, mobile-friendly AP review lessons, delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Any relevant free-response questions in AP Classroom will be unlocked for digital use so students can access all practice questions of the type that will appear on the exam. AP Classroom is a free tool introduced earlier this year, which includes new instructional resources that provide daily support for students and teachers.

This year, the traditional, in-person AP Exams will be replaced by shorter, online versions that students can take at home in 45 minutes, on their device of choice—smartphone, tablet, or computer. Students without access to the internet or a device can contact the College Board to indicate their needs. Certain art and design courses will use portfolio submissions and will not have a separate online exam. All deadlines for portfolio submissions have been extended to May 26, 2020. Students taking world languages exams will complete two spoken tasks consistent with free-response questions three and four on the current AP Exam; written responses will not be required.

Details about exam fees and cancellations, credit and placement, calculator policies, and more will be added and continually updated on the College Board website and shared via email, through online educator communities, and social media.

About College Board

College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT^® and the Advanced Placement^® Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools. For further information, visit collegeboard.org.

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