Struggling to find substantial info on the AP Psychology exam format. Can someone please fill me in on the breakdown of multiple-choice questions and free-response questions, as well as the time allotted for each section? Thank you!
Sure! The AP Psychology exam consists of two sections: Section 1 with multiple-choice questions and Section 2 with free-response questions.
Section 1: Multiple-Choice Questions
- There are 100 multiple-choice questions in this section.
- You will be given 70 minutes to complete them.
- This section of the exam makes up 66.7% of your total score.
Section 2: Free-Response Questions
- This section consists of 2 free-response questions.
- You are allotted 50 minutes to answer both questions.
- This section accounts for 33.3% of your total score.
Keep in mind that the multiple-choice questions will cover a range of topics from the AP Psychology course, so be prepared for a variety of question types. As for the free-response section, the questions typically require you to apply psychological concepts to analyze scenarios or resolve issues. Practice answering free-response questions from past exams, to get comfortable with the format and better understand how to structure your responses.
Finally, for a more comprehensive overview of what you can expect from the AP Psychology exam, consider checking out this blog post from CollegeVine, which also contains tips on how to prepare: https://blog.collegevine.com/ultimate-guide-to-the-ap-psychology-exam/. Good luck!
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