How to use this APUSH exam guide
This page is your “map” of the AP U.S. History exam. From here, you can:
- Understand the format, sections, and timing of the APUSH exam.
- See scoring explained → APUSH Scoring Explained
- Study units → Unit 1–9 Study Guide
- Writing Rubrics → DBQ + LEQ
- Follow plans → 3-Month / 1-Month
Bookmark this page — return when stuck.
PART 1 • FORMAT
AP U.S. History exam structure at a glance
Exam has two main sections...
| Section | What | Time | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section I-A | 55 MCQ | 55 min | Largest weight |
| Section I-B | 3 SAQ | 40 min | FRQ base |
| Section II-A | 1 DBQ | 60 min | Major impact |
| Section II-B | 1 LEQ | 40 min | Still important |
Full Scoring → Click here Score impact → Use Calculator