The exam
The AP U.S. History exam
AP U.S. History Exam Friday, May 7, 2027
Format
| Section | Questions | Time | Share of score |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Part A: Multiple Choice | 55 | 55 minutes | 40% |
| I Part B: Short Answer | 3 | 40 minutes | 20% |
| II: Document-Based Question and Long Essay | 2 | 100 minutes | 40% |
The exam is fully digital. You answer every question in the Bluebook app, and your answers are submitted at the end of the exam.
The 2 free-response questions
- Question 1. Document-based.
- Question 2. Long essay.
The short-answer section has three questions, all with source material, and you answer all three. Section II is a document-based question and one required long essay.
Multiple-choice weighting by unit
| Unit | Approximate weighting |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Period 1: 1491–1607 | 4–6% |
| Unit 2: Period 2: 1607–1754 | 6–8% |
| Unit 3: Period 3: 1754–1800 | 10–17% |
| Unit 4: Period 4: 1800–1848 | 10–17% |
| Unit 5: Period 5: 1844–1877 | 10–17% |
| Unit 6: Period 6: 1865–1898 | 10–17% |
| Unit 7: Period 7: 1890–1945 | 10–17% |
| Unit 8: Period 8: 1945–1980 | 10–17% |
| Unit 9: Period 9: 1980–Present | 4–6% |
Ranges as printed in College Board's AP U.S. History Course and Exam Description.