AP U.S. History Prep: Format & Free Practice
AP U.S. History is a college-level survey exam scored 1–5. Here's what it covers and how it's structured — including the document-based question — with free COSMIQ practice.
COSMIQ prepares you for the AP U.S. History and administers realistic full-length mock tests — it does not administer the official test.
Frequently asked
What does AP U.S. History cover?
It spans U.S. history from 1491 to the present, organized by time periods and themes, and assessed with multiple-choice, short-answer, a document-based question (DBQ), and a long essay.
Is AP U.S. History practice on COSMIQ free?
Yes. AP practice on COSMIQ is free — voice tutoring, a smart board, and realistic practice, with no card required.
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