Go directly to the source for any and all information about the AP Literature & Composition exam, including possible changes to the exam format the College Board has implemented.
N.B. This is a 3 hour exam with two sections: Multiple Choice Questions and Free Response Writing (55 MCQ are to be completed in the first hour and 3 essays composed in the final two hours).
The date for the 2026 exam has been set for May 6 already; so, make a note in your calendars and create a study schedule well in advance. Ensure you have a MyAP account to utilize the AP College resources and tools also.
Many students find the previous released exams, along with the student examples from varying score levels, helpful for their timed practice and comparison. An excellent, all around authoritative resource.
A great undertaking by Ms. Effie, who has compiled each of the prompts and titles used in all the previous AP Literature exams. The pdfs are provided below for your ease and convenience as well.