For details on the 2024 AP Psychology 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 Psychology 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 Psychology exam. 

Will I get college credit for the 2022 AP Psychology exam?

Students who take the 2022 AP Psychology 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 Psychology exam?

The 2022 AP Psychology exam will be 2 hours long. 

What’s the 2022 AP Psychology exam date and time?

The 2022 AP Psychology exam is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3 at 12 PM local time.  

What will be tested on the 2022 AP Psychology exam?

The 2022 AP Psychology exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:

• Unit 1: Scientific Foundations of Psychology
• Unit 2: Biological Bases of Behavior
• Unit 3: Sensation and Perception 
• Unit 4: Learning
• Unit 5: Cognitive Psychology
• Unit 6: Developmental Psychology
• Unit 7: Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
• Unit 8: Clinical Psychology
• Unit 9: Social Psychology

What is the AP Psychology exam format for 2022?

The 2022 AP Psychology exam will consist of 2 typical sections: multiple-choice and free-response questions. The multiple-choice section is worth 66.7 percent of the exam score while the free-response section is worth 33.3 percent. 

You will have 1 hour, 10 minutes to answer 100 multiple-choice questions and 50 minutes to answer 2 free-response questions.

The chart below shows the breakdown of the exam components. 

Section	# Questions	Time Allocation	Exam Weight
I: Multiple Choice	100	1 hour, 10 mins	66.7%
II: Free Response	2	50  minutes	33.3%

Does the College Board offer any free AP Psychology exam prep resources? 

The College Board is offering a number of free AP Psychology exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.

AP Psychology Practice Tests

You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP Psychology 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 Psychology 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 2014-2019 AP Psychology exams. 

AP Psychology 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 Psychology exam. 

What are my other options for preparing for the 2022 AP Psychology exam?

If you don’t have an AP Psychology 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 Psychology exam. 

EdX

Steven J. Barnes, an instructor of psychology at the University of British Columbia, offers a six-part course on edX to help students prepare for the AP Psychology exam. The first course, entitled “AP Psychology – Course 1: What is Psychology?” covers the history and research methods of psychology. This course also provides research-based study tips. 

You can audit this course for free, but there’s a $49 fee to obtain a Verified Certificate.

These are the companion courses that you can also audit for free:

• AP Psychology – Course 2: How the Brain Works
• AP Psychology – Course 3: How the Mind Works
• AP Psychology – Course 4: How Behavior Works
• AP Psychology – Course 5: Health and Behavior
• AP Psychology – Course 6: Exam Preparation & Review

Princeton Review

If you would like to get one-on-one instruction to help you prepare for the AP Psychology exam, the 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, you will be matched with another tutor and get your next lesson for free. 

If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2022, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.