The 2024 AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 6–10 and May 13–17.
The AP Macroeconomics exam for 2024 will be a full-length paper-and-pencil exam that students can take in school only.
Here is what you need to know to do well in the upcoming AP Macroeconomics exam.
Will I get college credit for the 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam?
Students who take the 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam will be eligible for college credit.
As in previous years, a student must obtain a score of 3, 4, or 5 to be eligible for college credit.
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Can I take the 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam virtually?
In 2024, eight AP exam subjects are available as a digital exam in the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. However, the 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam is not available as a digital exam.
How long is the 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam?
The 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam will be 2 hours, 10 minutes long.
What’s the 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam date and time?
The 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam is scheduled for Friday, May 10 at 12 PM local time.
What will be tested on the 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam?
The 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:
- Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts
- Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle
- Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination
- Unit 4: Financial Sector
- Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies
- Unit 6: Open Economy–International Trade and Finance
What is the AP Macroeconomics exam format for 2024?
The 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam will be split equally between two sections: multiple-choice and free-response questions. The multiple-choice section is worth 66 percent of the exam score while the free-response section is worth 33 percent. (The percentages don’t add up to 100 percent, but these are the numbers posted on the College Board site.)
You will have 1 hour, 10 minutes to answer 60 multiple-choice questions and 1 hour to answer 3 free-response questions. The time allotted for the free-response section includes a 10-minute reading period.
The chart below shows the breakdown of the exam components.
| Section | # Questions | Time Allocation | Exam Weight |
| I: Multiple Choice | 60 | 1 hour, 10 mins | 66% |
| II: Free Response | 3 | 1 hour | 33% |
You may use a four-function calculator on both sections of the exam pursuant to a change in calculator policy effective spring 2024. If you don’t have one, you can get this four-function calculator at Amazon for just $5.99 or find your perfect calculator here.
Please note also that the May 2024 Macroeconomics exam questions “will reflect the Federal Reserve’s updated measurement of the monetary aggregates designated as M1 and M2.” Check with your AP Macroeconomics teacher if you have questions.
Does the College Board offer any free AP Macroeconomics exam prep resources?
The College Board is offering a number of free AP Macroeconomics exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.
AP Macroeconomics Practice Tests
You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP Macroeconomics exams for free. You can use these as practice tests to supplement other test prep materials you use.
Check here for the first set of free-response questions and here for the second set of free-response questions from the 2023 AP Macroeconomics exam.
And check here for free-response questions from the 1999-2022 AP Macroeconomics exams.
Be advised, though, that there are changes for the May 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam, as mentioned above, so “some questions from previous AP Macroeconomics Exams may not perfectly align with the course updates.” The College Board, however, is making these questions available “because teachers indicate that imperfectly aligned questions still provide instructional value.”
AP Macroeconomics Courses
The College Board’s AP YouTube channel gives students access to APLive classes and recordings delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Additionally, to help students review course content and skills before their exam, the College Board gives students access to the AP Daily: Live Review sessions for the 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam.
What are my other options for preparing for the 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam?
If you don’t have an AP Microeconomics review book already, consider getting one sooner than later to help you prepare for the 2024 AP Microeconomics exam. You can find popular review books published by Barron’s, The Princeton Review, and others at Amazon.
The AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics Premium, 2024: 4 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron’s AP Prep), for example, which is rated 4.7 stars, costs just $18.39 (at the time of writing of this article).
The Princeton Review AP Economics Micro & Macro Prep, 21st Edition: 4 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Strategies & Techniques (2024) (College Test Preparation), which is rated at 4.6 stars, costs just $20.66 (at the time of writing of this article).
And the 5 Steps to a 5: AP Macroeconomics 2024 Elite Student Edition, which aims to “help you make the most efficient use of your study time, is available for $30 (at the time of writing of this article).
There are also online resources that you can use to help you prepare for the 2024 AP Macroeconomics exam.
Khan Academy
In partnership with the College Board, Khan Academy provides an official AP Macroeconomics course that comes with free instructional videos, articles, and practice exercises created by current and former AP teachers. In addition, Khan Academy offers free exam skills and strategies.
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DavidsonNext: AP® Macroeconomics
This AP Macroeconomics course is taught by top AP instructors, including many who “helped design the AP curriculum in partnership with the College Board,” helps students prepare for the AP Macroeconomics exam. The course breaks topics “into bite-sized pieces — with short instructional videos, interactive graphs, and practice problems.”
You can audit this course for free, but the fee for a Verified Certificate costs $49.
DavidsonNext: AP® Macroeconomics: Challenging Concepts
This AP® Macroeconomics: Challenging Concepts course is also taught by top AP instructors, including many who “helped design the AP curriculum in partnership with the College Board.” This course covers the most difficult concepts in the AP® Macroeconomics course, which constitutes roughly 60% of the AP exam material.
You can audit this course for free, but the fee for a Verified Certificate costs $49.
If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2024, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.
