AP Exam Study Tips and Practice Questions

Free Resources for 9 Different AP® Exams
Begin your prep with Kaplan’s free AP Exam study guides, practice questions, video lessons, and more.

GETTING STARTED

Learn About AP Exams

AP Exams are given once a year, in May. Each test subject can take anywhere from 15–40 hours of prep, depending on how well you are doing in your AP class and how you learn. Preparation is critical to getting a passing score on the exam, so it’s important to start planning your prep early.

AP REVIEW NOTES

Master High-Yield Content

Studying for the AP exams can seem daunting because of the sheer volume of material covered in a yearlong course. Whether you have taken the course over a semester or over two years, the exam measures your knowledge and skills in exactly the same way. It is only through the thorough study over the course of the year that you will earn a high score on an AP exam. You can use these guides to assist you in studying throughout the year or closer to your exam.