For details on the 2024 AP Environmental Science Exam, check this article.
Unlike 2020 and 2021, when the College Board modified the AP exams as a response to the disruption caused by COVID-19, the 2022 AP exams will return to its original format.
This year, the AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 2–6 and May 9–13.
The College Board may change the format, however, if schools are disrupted in the spring due to COVID-19.
“We’ll continue to monitor global, national, and local health conditions, putting the health and safety of students first, and if there are widespread school closures in spring 2022, we’ll provide options similar to those offered in 2021,” the College Board noted here.
We will, of course, update this guide if that should happen.
The AP Environmental Science exam for 2022 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 Environmental Science exam.
Will I get college credit for the 2022 AP Environmental Science exam?
Students who take the 2022 AP Environmental Science 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.
For tips on getting a perfect AP score, check out this interview with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor.
How long is the 2022 AP Environmental Science exam?
The 2022 AP Environmental Science exam will be 2 hours, 40 minutes long.
What’s the 2022 AP Environmental Science exam date and time?
The 2022 AP Environmental Science exam is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3 at 8 AM local time.
What will be tested on the 2022 AP Environmental Science exam?
The 2022 AP Environmental Science exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:
- Unit 1: The Living World: Ecosystems
- Unit 2: The Living World: Biodiversity
- Unit 3: Populations
- Unit 4: Earth Systems and Resources
- Unit 5: Land and Water Use
- Unit 6: Energy Resources and Consumption
- Unit 7: Atmospheric Pollution
- Unit 8: Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution
- Unit 9: Global Change
What is the AP Environmental Science exam format for 2022?
The 2022 AP Environmental Science exam will consist of two sections: multiple-choice and free-response. The multiple-choice section is worth 60 percent of the exam score, and the free-response section is worth 40 percent.
You will have 1 hour, 30 minutes to answer 80 multiple-choice questions and 1 hour, 10 minutes to answer 3 free-response written questions.
The chart below shows the breakdown of the exam components.
| Section | # Questions | Time Allocation | Exam Weight |
| I: Multiple Choice | 80 | 1 hour, 30 mins | 60% |
| II: Free Response | 3 | 1 hour, 10 mins | 40% |
You may use a 4-function, scientific, or graphing calculator, such as this TI-84 graphing calculator by Texas Instruments, on the exam.
Does the College Board offer any free AP Environmental Science exam prep resources?
The College Board is offering a number of free AP Environmental Science exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.
AP Environmental Science Practice Tests
You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP Environmental Science 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 2021 AP Environmental Science exam. You can also log in to the AP Classroom Question Bank for questions posed in the 2020 exam.
And check here for free-response questions from the 1999-2019 AP Environmental Science exams.
AP Environmental Science 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 2021 AP Environmental Science exam.
What are my other options for preparing for the 2022 AP Environmental Science exam?
If you don’t have an AP Environmental Science review book already, check out TUN’s Textbook Save Engine to compare prices and get the best deals.
There are also online resources that you can use to help you prepare for the 2022 AP Environmental Science exam.
EdX
Two Rice University professors offer a four-course series, available through edX, to help students prepare for the AP Environmental Science exam.
The first course, AP Environmental Science – Part 1: The Living World, focuses on the living world and evolution.
The second course, AP Environmental Science – Part 2: Populations, focuses on populations and sustainability.
The third course, AP Environmental Science – Part 3: Pollution and Resources, focuses on pollution and resources.
The fourth and final course, AP Environmental Science, is a special Review and Exam Preparation Course. This course provides study guides, review material and practice exams that cover all material relevant to the AP exam.
You can audit all of these courses for free, but there’s a $49 fee to obtain a Verified Certificate for each course.
Princeton Review
If you would like to get one-on-one instruction to help you prepare for the AP Environmental Science exam, Princeton Review offers private tutoring, available both in-person or online, for a fee starting at $206 an hour. If you decide to go with this personalized option, expert tutors will work with you to “make a plan, set goals, and exceed them.” The Princeton Review guarantees that if you’re not 100% satisfied, they will match you with another tutor and your next lesson will be free.
If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2022, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.
