AP Psychology
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About the Exam
Important Update
2021 AP Psychology 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 Psychology 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 Psychology only. View a summary of all 2021 AP Exam formats.
Learn more about 2021 testing.
2021 AP Psychology 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 Psychology 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 Psychology only. View a summary of all 2021 AP Exam formats.
Learn more about 2021 testing.
The AP Psychology Exam will test your understanding of the psychological concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to analyze behavioral studies.
Exam Duration
2hrs
2hrs
Exam Dates
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Tue, May 11, 2021,
12 PM LocalPaper, In SchoolAP Psychology Exam
This is the Administration 1 date for the AP Psychology Exam.
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Thu, May 20, 2021,
4 PM EDTDigital, In School and At HomeAP Psychology Exam
This is the Administration 2 date for the AP Psychology Exam.
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Thu, Jun 3, 2021,
4 PM EDTDigital, In School and At HomeAP Psychology Exam
This is the Administration 3 date for the AP Psychology Exam.
Exam Components
Note on 2021 Exams
Both the paper and digital versions of the AP Psychology 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 Psychology only. View a summary of all 2021 AP Exam formats.
Section 1: Multiple Choice
100 questions 1hr 10mins 67% of Score
You’ll be asked to:
- Define, describe, and explain content from a range of course topics
- Apply skills related to course concepts, theories, and scientific data and methods
Section 2: Free Response
2 questions 50mins 33% of Score
In the free-response section, you’ll respond to two questions with written answers. You’ll be asked to:
- Explain behavior and apply theories using concepts from different theoretical frameworks or subdomains in the field of psychology
- Analyze psychological research studies, including analyzing and interpreting quantitative data
Exam Essentials
Exam Preparation
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2019 AP Psychology 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 Psychology Free-Response Questions Set 1
Review the released free-response questions to get an idea of the exam format and content.
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2019 AP Psychology Scoring Guidelines Set 1
See the guidelines that the AP Program used to score the free-response questions.
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2019 AP Psychology Free-Response Questions Set 2
Review the released free-response questions to get an idea of the exam format and content.
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2019 AP Psychology Scoring Guidelines Set 2
See the guidelines that the AP Program used to score the free-response questions.
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AP Psychology Exam Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information Archive
Review free-response questions, sample student responses, and scoring guidelines from 2018 and earlier.
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