AP® US History past papers
College Board has published 7 question papers for US History from 2023 to 2026, each with its mark scheme. They are listed newest first, and each one opens the PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org in a new tab.
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May 2026
1 paper
May 2025
2 papers
- Free-response questions (Set 1)Question paper for May 2025 Free-response questions (Set 1) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: May 2025 Free-response questions (Set 1)Mark scheme for May 2025 Free-response questions (Set 1) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for May 2025 Free-response questions (Set 1) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)
- Free-response questions (Set 2)Question paper for May 2025 Free-response questions (Set 2) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: May 2025 Free-response questions (Set 2)Mark scheme for May 2025 Free-response questions (Set 2) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for May 2025 Free-response questions (Set 2) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)
May 2024
2 papers
- Free-response questions (Set 1)Question paper for May 2024 Free-response questions (Set 1) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: May 2024 Free-response questions (Set 1)Mark scheme for May 2024 Free-response questions (Set 1) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for May 2024 Free-response questions (Set 1) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)
- Free-response questions (Set 2)Question paper for May 2024 Free-response questions (Set 2) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: May 2024 Free-response questions (Set 2)Mark scheme for May 2024 Free-response questions (Set 2) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for May 2024 Free-response questions (Set 2) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)
May 2023
2 papers
- Free-response questions (Set 1)Question paper for May 2023 Free-response questions (Set 1) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: May 2023 Free-response questions (Set 1)Mark scheme for May 2023 Free-response questions (Set 1) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for May 2023 Free-response questions (Set 1) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)
- Free-response questions (Set 2)Question paper for May 2023 Free-response questions (Set 2) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: May 2023 Free-response questions (Set 2)Mark scheme for May 2023 Free-response questions (Set 2) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for May 2023 Free-response questions (Set 2) (PDF on apcentral.collegeboard.org, opens in a new tab)
Common questions
Where can I find US History past papers from College Board?
This page links every US History paper College Board publishes for everyone to download, newest first, starting with May 2026. Each link opens the PDF on College Board's own website. The most recent series is usually released a year or so after the exam, and it will appear here once College Board makes it public.
Are there mark schemes for these US History papers?
Yes, every question paper here has a mark scheme, and 6 have an examiner report as well, which is worth reading for the mistakes that cost the most marks.
Are there grade boundaries for US History?
College Board does not publish the raw scores needed for each AP score. It publishes how many students got each score from 1 to 5, which is the nearest official figure.
How can I practise more US History questions?
Once you have worked through the papers, cookie has a practice deck for this course with fresh questions based on the specification and past papers, feedback on what you write, and spaced repetition.
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