Should I Take AP European History?
Students considering taking AP European History have many different things to consider. The difficulty of the course and the exam is an important factor, but also worth considering is your own personal course load, how interested you are in the subject, the quality of the teacher, and even things like if you might want to study history in college.
If youre torn on whether or not to take AP European History, consider asking advice from students at your school who have taken the class before. They can offer you a valuable perspective on what taking AP European History is like at your particular high school.
What Does AP European History Cover?
AP European History covers the history of Europe since the beginning of the Renaissance, or roughly the year 1450 to the present day. Students in this course will learn the skills needed to do historical research, including how to read primary sources, determine how reliable they are, and contextualize them in history more broadly.
The course attempts to cover significant developments across Europe over the more than five centuries covered and their impact on the wider world. The course is broken into nine units, which are as follows:
How Is the AP European History Exam Scored?
The AP European History exam, like all AP exams, is scored 1-5, with 5 being the highest. The test is broken into a multiple choice section worth 40% of your score, three short answer questions (roughly a paragraph each) worth 20% all together, and 2 longer free-response questions worth 40% in total.
Students who struggle with longer essays may want to study particularly for the free-response questions. These essays are typically a few pages long.
Section 1 | 60% |
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Part A: Multiple-Choice Questions | 40% |
Part B: Short Answer Questions | 20% |
Section 2 | 40% |
Free-Response Document-Based Question | 25% |
Free-Response Long Essay Question | 15% |
FAQ
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