Welcome to AP Psychology!

COURSE SCOPE

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.

COURSE SKILLS

• Apply psychological perspectives, theories, concepts, and research findings.

• Evaluate qualitative and quantitative research methods and study designs.

• Evaluate representations of psychological concepts in quantitative and qualitative research, including tables, graphs, charts, figures, and diagrams.

• Develop and justify psychological arguments using evidence.

AP Psychology Exam Information

Date:  AP PSYCHOLOGY DIGITAL EXAM

                    MAY 12th 2026  @12:00 PM

Layout of Exam:

Section 1: Multiple Choice

75 Questions | 1 hr 30 mins

66.7% of AP Score

Section 2: Free-Response

2 Questions | 50 minutes

33.3% of AP Score

The Advanced Placement Program enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school.Your AP exam score is a weighted combination of your scores on the multiple-choice section and the free-response section. AP exam scores  are reported on a 5-point scale, which offers a recommendation on how  qualified you are to receive college credit and placement. In July of the year you take the exam, AP score reports are  made available to you. You are able to send your scores to your college(s) of choice.