For details on the 2024 AP World History 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 World History 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 World History exam.
Will I get college credit for the 2022 AP World History exam?
Students who take the 2022 AP World History 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 World History exam?
The 2022 AP World History exam will be 3 hours, 15 minutes long.
What’s the 2022 AP World History exam date and time?
The 2022 AP World History exam is scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at 8 AM local time.
What will be tested on the 2022 AP World History exam?
The 2022 AP World History exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:
- Unit 1: The Global Tapestry
- Unit 2: Networks of Exchange
- Unit 3: Land-Based Empires
- Unit 4: Transoceanic Interconnections
- Unit 5: Revolutions
- Unit 6: Consequences of Industrialization
- Unit 7: Global Conflict
- Unit 8: Cold War and Decolonization
- Unit 9: Globalization
What is the AP World History exam format for 2022?
The 2022 AP World History exam will consist of two sections. The first section is worth 60 percent of the exam, and the second section is worth 40 percent of the exam.
In the first section, you will have 55 minutes to answer 55 multiple-choice questions and 40 minutes to answer 3 short answer questions. The first two short answer questions are required, but you can choose between two prompts to answer the third question.
In the second section, you will have 1 hour to answer 1 document-based question and 40 minutes to answer 1 long essay question.
The chart below shows the breakdown of the exam components.
| Section | # Questions | Time Allocation | Exam Weight |
| IA: Multiple Choice | 55 | 55 minutes | 40% |
| IB: Short Answer | 3 | 40 minutes | 20% |
| IIA: Document-Based Question | 1 | 60 minutes | 25% |
| IIB: Long Essay | 1 | 40 minutes | 15% |
Does the College Board offer any free AP World History exam prep resources?
The College Board is offering a number of free AP World History exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.
AP World History Practice Tests
You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP World History exams for free. You can use these as practice tests to supplement other test prep materials you use.
Check here for free-response questions posed in the 2021 AP World History 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 2002-2019 AP World History exams.
AP World History 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 World History exam.
What are my other options for preparing for the 2022 AP World History exam?
If you don’t have an AP World History 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 World History exam.
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review offers a 6-Hour AP Cram Course for the AP World History exam. The course covers ancient civilizations, classical civilizations and more. A Princeton Review expert will cover everything you need to know.
The course, which comes with a Princeton Review prep book, can be ordered online for $399. For now, there are 3 available Cram Course schedules.
- April 30 & May 1, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Eastern time)
- May 3 & May 5, 7:00 PM. to 10:00 PM (Eastern time)
- May 7 & May 8, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern time)
The Princeton Review also 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.
