AP African American Studies

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About the Exam

The AP African American Studies Exam will test your understanding of the skills and learning objectives covered in the course, your ability to read and analyze primary and secondary sources, and to develop an evidence-based argument. The exam will also include one exam-day validation question based on your Individual Student Project and presentation. 

This is a fully digital exam. You’ll complete multiple-choice and free-response questions in the Bluebook testing app, with all responses automatically submitted at the end of the exam.   

Exam Duration
2hrs 45mins

Exam Date

Thu, May 8, 2025

8 AM Local

AP African American Studies Exam

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