Hey everyone! I'm planning my AP exam schedule for 2023 and I was wondering if anyone knows how long each AP exam typically takes? Thanks in advance!
Hey there! The length of AP exams can vary depending on the subject, but they typically fall within a 2-4 hour range. The exams consist of multiple-choice and free-response sections. Here's a general overview of exam lengths for some common AP subjects:
1. AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition - around 3 hours and 15 minutes.
2. AP U.S. History, AP European History, AP World History - around 3 hours and 45 minutes.
3. AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC - approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.
4. AP Biology, AP Chemistry - around 3 hours and 15 minutes.
5. AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C - approximately 3 hours.
6. AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Comparative Government and Politics - around 2 hours and 25 minutes.
Each exam has a specific allotted time for the multiple-choice and free-response sections. Make sure to check out the College Board's website for more detailed information on the timing and structure of each exam. Good luck with your AP exams in 2023!
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