Exam Domains
3 Period 3: 1754–1800
14%
4 Period 4: 1800–1848
14%
5 Period 5: 1844–1877
14%
6 Period 6: 1865–1898
14%
7 Period 7: 1890–1945
14%
8 Period 8: 1945–1980
14%
9 Period 9: 1980–Present
5%
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.