For details on the 2024 AP US 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 US 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 APUSH exam.
Will I get college credit for the 2022 APUSH exam?
Students who take the 2022 APUSH 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 APUSH exam?
The 2022 APUSH exam will be 3 hours, 15 minutes long.
What’s the 2022 APUSH exam date and time?
The 2022 APUSH exam is scheduled for Friday, May 6 at 8 AM local time.
What will be tested on the 2022 APUSH exam?
The 2022 APUSH exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:
- Unit 1: Period 1: 1491-1607
- Unit 2: Period 2: 1607-1754
- Unit 3: Period 3: 1754-1800
- Unit 4: Period 4: 1800-1848
- Unit 5: Period 5: 1844-1877
- Unit 6: Period 6: 1865-1898
- Unit 7: Period 7: 1890-1945
- Unit 8: Period 8: 1945-1980
- Unit 9: Period 9: 1980-Present
What is the APUSH exam format for 2022?
The 2022 APUSH 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 APUSH exam prep resources?
The College Board is offering a number of free APUSH exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.
APUSH Practice Tests
You can get examples of free-response questions from past APUSH 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 APUSH 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 2015-2019 APUSH exams.
APUSH 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 APUSH exam.
What are my other options for preparing for the 2022 APUSH exam?
If you don’t have an APUSH 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 APUSH exam.
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review offers a 6-Hour AP Cram Course for the APUSH exam. The course covers significant events and people in U.S. history from earliest times up to the present time, and reviews the historical periods and themes you need to understand for a great score.
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 24 & May 1, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Eastern time)
- April 26 & April 28, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Eastern time)
- April 30 & May 1, 3:00 PM to 6:00 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.
