AP Seminar Prep: Format & Free Practice
AP Seminar is the first course in the AP Capstone Diploma Program, scored 1–5. It's skills-based rather than content-based — here's how it's assessed, with free COSMIQ practice.
COSMIQ prepares you for the AP Seminar and administers realistic full-length mock tests — it does not administer the official test.
Frequently asked
How is AP Seminar scored?
Your 1–5 score combines two through-course performance tasks — a team project and presentation (20%) and an individual research-based essay and presentation (35%) — with an end-of-course exam (45%) of short-answer questions and an evidence-based argument essay.
Is AP Seminar practice on COSMIQ free?
Yes. AP practice on COSMIQ is free — voice tutoring, a smart board, and realistic practice, with no card required.
Estimate your score with the free AP Seminar score calculator.