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The **AP European History Exam** is a challenging nationwide test to assess whether an AP student truly understands the most important events, individuals and themes studied in European History from 1450 to the present. Throughout the course, one of our objectives will be to prepare each student for success on this Exam. Students are strongly encouraged to take this exam. It is offered once per year, always in the first two weeks of May. When: For the 2006-2007 school year – Friday, May 11 [afternoon session] Cost: The cost for taking the AP Exam is currently listed as $83. Benefits: Penn Manor requires students to take the AP Exam in order to receive AP weighting for their GPA (otherwise receive honors weighting). Also, many colleges offer college credits for successfully earning a 3 or better (some require a 4). Check with colleges you are considering.
 * __The Exam:__**

//**Exam Breakdown**//:
 * 55 minutes** 80 multiple choice questions (5 options per question) à //**50%**// //of total score//
 * 15 minutes** Reading Period (no writing, just planning)
 * ~ 45 minutes** 1 DBQ (Document Based Question) Essay à **22.5**//**%**// //of total score//
 * ~ 70 minutes** 2 Free Response Essays (1 of 3, 1 of 3) à **27.5**//**%**// //of total score// //(13.75% each)//