Credential type: school examination · verified on the issuer's site September 19, 2026 issuer page

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1 Global Prehistory 4%

2 Ancient Mediterranean 15%

3 Early Europe and Colonial Americas 21%

4 Later Europe and Americas 21%

5 Indigenous Americas 6%

6 Africa 6%

7 West and Central Asia 4%

8 South, East, and Southeast Asia 8%

9 The Pacific 4%

10 Global Contemporary 11%

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice, Free Response

FormatPaper-based; two sections: multiple choice and free response. Administered at school in May. AP Studio Art/Drawing: portfolio submission. AP Research/Seminar: academic paper and oral presentation.

Online ProctoringNot available

ID RequirementsSchool ID or government-issued photo ID required. Name on registration must match ID exactly.

RenewalNot required -- AP scores never expire; once earned, scores are valid indefinitely.

Retake PolicyAP exams are offered once per year in May. Students may retake the exam in a subsequent year; there is no same-year retake. Scores from all attempts are reported to colleges unless the student requests score cancellation.

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