AP Human Geography
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About the Exam
Important Update
AP Human Geography Exams will be offered on paper in early May and as a digital exam in late May and early June.
The paper and the digital versions of the AP Human Geography Exam will be full length, containing the typical multiple-choice and free-response sections and covering the full scope of course content, giving you the opportunity to qualify for college credit and placement.
There are differences between the paper and digital versions of some 2021 AP Exams, and those variations differ by course. The information below applies to AP Human Geography only. View a summary of all 2021 AP Exam formats.
Learn more about 2021 testing.
AP Human Geography Exams will be offered on paper in early May and as a digital exam in late May and early June.
The paper and the digital versions of the AP Human Geography Exam will be full length, containing the typical multiple-choice and free-response sections and covering the full scope of course content, giving you the opportunity to qualify for college credit and placement.
There are differences between the paper and digital versions of some 2021 AP Exams, and those variations differ by course. The information below applies to AP Human Geography only. View a summary of all 2021 AP Exam formats.
Learn more about 2021 testing.
The AP Human Geography Exam will test your understanding of the geographic concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to analyze maps, geospatial data, infographics, and more.
Exam Duration
2hrs 15mins
2hrs 15mins
Exam Dates
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Tue, May 4, 2021,
12 PM LocalPaper, In SchoolAP Human Geography Exam
This is the Administration 1 date for the AP Human Geography Exam.
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Fri, May 28, 2021,
12 PM EDTDigital, In School and At HomeAP Human Geography Exam
This is the Administration 2 date for the AP Human Geography Exam.
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Tue, Jun 8, 2021,
12 PM EDTDigital, In School and At HomeAP Human Geography Exam
This is the Administration 3 date for the AP Human Geography Exam.
Exam Components
Note on 2021 Exams
Both the paper and digital versions of the AP Human Geography Exam will be full length, containing the typical multiple-choice and free-response sections and covering the full range of skills and knowledge specified in the course and exam description.
There are differences between the paper and digital versions of some 2021 AP Exams, and those variations differ by course. The information below applies to AP Human Geography only. View a summary of all 2021 AP Exam formats.
Section 1: Multiple Choice
60 questions 1hr 50% of Score
The multiple-choice section includes individual questions as well as sets of questions. You’ll be asked to:
- Analyze geographic concepts, processes, patterns, and relationships
- Analyze geographic data from maps, tables, charts, graphs, satellite images, and infographics.
- Interpret geographic information represented visually in maps, satellite images, photographs, cartoons, and landscapes.
- Analyze spatial relationships using geographic scales
Section 2: Free Response
3 questions 1hr 15mins 50% of Score
In the free-response section, you’ll respond to three questions with written answers. All three will present an authentic geographic situation or scenario, and at least two will ask you to explain and analyze spatial relationships across geographic scales.
- The first question will have text only.
- The second question will ask you to analyze and/or interpret data, an image, or a map.
- The third question will feature two stimuli, which will include data, images, and/or maps.
Exam Essentials
Exam Preparation
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2019 AP Human Geography Free-Response Questions and Scoring Guidelines
Review two different sets of released free-response questions and their scoring guidelines. These sets of questions are the two most commonly taken versions.
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2019 AP Human Geography Free-Response Questions Set 1
Review the released free-response questions to get an idea of the exam format and content. Note: These questions don’t reflect the changes to course and exam content implemented in school year 2019-20.
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2019 AP Human Geography Scoring Guidelines Set 1
See the guidelines that the AP Program used to score the free-response questions.
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2019 AP Human Geography Free-Response Questions Set 2
Review the released free-response questions to get an idea of the exam format and content. Note: These questions don’t reflect the changes to course and exam content implemented in school year 2019-20.
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2019 AP Human Geography Scoring Guidelines Set 2
See the guidelines that the AP Program used to score the free-response questions.
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AP Human Geography Exam Free-Response Question and Scoring Information Archive
Review free-response questions, sample student responses, and scoring guidelines from 2018 and earlier.
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