Exam Domains
1 Renaissance and Exploration (c. 1450–c. 1648)
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2 Absolutism and Constitutionalism (c. 1648–c. 1815)
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3 Expansion and Industrialization (c. 1815–c. 1914)
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4 Global War and Its Aftermath (c. 1914–present)
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5 Causation in European History
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6 Continuity and Change over Time
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7 Comparison in European History
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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.