AP Calculus BC (AP Calculus BC) Exam Blueprint

AP Calculus BC

195 minDuration
3/1–5Passing Score
$98Price
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Exam Domains

1 Limits and Continuity 6%
2 Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties 6%
3 Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions 6%
4 Contextual Applications of Differentiation 8%
5 Analytical Applications of Differentiation 10%
6 Integration and Accumulation of Change 18%
7 Differential Equations 8%
8 Applications of Integration 8%
9 Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, and Vector-Valued Functions 12%
10 Infinite Sequences and Series 18%

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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