Practice tests can help you get familiar with the structure of the AP Biology exam and feel more comfortable with the types of questions you'll be expected to answer on test day. Studying with practice tests can also give you insight into the specific struggles you might have with the material as presented on the AP test. You can then focus your studying appropriately to tackle these problems. In this article, I'll list all the practice tests for AP Biology that you can find online and give you a few tips on how to use them effectively as study aids for both the AP test and any in-class tests you have throughout the school year. Official practice tests provide the best preparation for the AP test. You can be sure that the questions are accurate representations of what you'll see on the final exam. Unfortunately, I could only find one official practice test for the new version of the AP Biology test since the format and content changed so recently (2012). However, this practice test also has other information that makes it more helpful. It tells you how to calculate your score and includes detailed answer explanations for each question at the end. Don't start your practice with this test. It's the most accurate preparation you'll have for the real AP test, so you should save it for towards the end of your second semester when you feel confident that you've mastered the material. It's better to begin studying with the unofficial tests in the next section as a warm-up! You can also access official free-response questions from 2013, 2014, and 2015 on the College Board website. The free-response section of the AP Biology test is usually considered to be the most difficult part, so it's good to have a little extra practice with these even if you're not answering them in the context of a full practice test. In addition to these resources, all AP teachers have access to a bunch of free official practice AP tests online. You can ask your teacher if he or she will print a couple out for you to use in your studying.
Official AP Biology Practice Exams
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Unofficial AP Biology Practice Exams
There are many unofficial AP Biology practice tests out there that you can use to help review the material. There's nothing wrong with using these tests to get more practice, but try not to rely on them exclusively because they are not always totally accurate representations of the real AP Biology exam. Some are aligned with the format of the pre-2012 exam, and some are just multiple-choice tests of varying lengths with no free response questions.
Because the AP Biology exam has been revised, you'll get a more accurate estimate of how well you're doing if you use recent practice tests that are aligned with the new test's format. Before 2012, the AP Biology test had 100 multiple-choice questions and four free-response questions rather than the current 63 multiple-choice questions, six grid-in questions, six short free-response questions, and two long free-response questions. The old test was also more memorization-based.
On the current AP Biology exam, you'll have to answer a lot of questions that involve analyzing experimental data using your background knowledge of biology. You won't see questions that just ask you to do something like identify parts of a process in a diagram.
A couple of these unofficial tests do have the same format as the current exam, including the Barron's practice test and all the tests in the "subscription needed" section. You should save these for later on in your second semester when you want to get a more accurate assessment of your readiness for the final exam (and then follow them up with the official practice test in the previous section if you feel confident that you've fixed your problem areas!).
Free AP Biology Practice Tests
- Barron's offers a free practice test online that has the same format as the current AP test.
- You can take it in timed or untimed ("practice") mode.
- If you use practice mode, you can see answer explanations as you go along.
- The multiple-choice section has automated scoring, but you'll have to self-score your free-response answers (guidelines are provided).
- This is an old-format test that includes 100 multiple choice questions and four free-response questions.
- It also has detailed answer explanations for all questions.
Varsity Tutors Diagnostic Tests
- This is a list of ten multiple-choice diagnostic tests rated by difficulty level.
- Tests 4-10 have the same number of questions as the real multiple-choice section.
- Sorry, there are no free-response questions on this site.
- There are a few unit-specific quizzes here along with two longer practice tests that have almost as many questions as the multiple-choice section on the real exam (58 and 62 as opposed to 63 + 6 grid-ins).
- There are no free-response questions.
Learning Express 120-Question and 100-Question Practice Tests
- These are a couple more old-format multiple-choice tests with answers included at the end.
- If you just want to test yourself on the basic information in the course, these could be useful.
Subscription Needed
Shmoop Practice Tests (free trial available, $24.68 a month for subscription)
- A subscription to Shmoop will get you access to a diagnostic test plus five full AP Biology practice tests (including both multiple-choice and free-response questions, although these are of course unofficial).
- Shmoop tries a little too hard to relate to kids with their writing style, but if you're not put off by that, it might be a good resource for you.
BenchPrep Practice Tests (with subscription that costs $30 a month)
- Here, you'll get access to two full practice tests plus a ton of lessons.
Practice Tests in Review Books
- You might also decide to order a review book to get access to more practice tests.
- You'll find some good resources in the books listed in my article on the best AP Biology books for 2016.
Make sure you have some nice fresh erasers cuz your pencils are in for a wild ride across the treacherous terrain of the AP Biology curriculum. Wooohooooo!
How to Use AP Biology Practice Tests
This section is full of all the advice you need to follow to use AP Biology practice tests effectively during both your first and second semesters in the class.
First Semester: Using Practice Tests for Your Class
Although it might not make sense to take full practice tests yet, you can still use the materials in this article as resources for your studying. Look for free-response questions that relate to what you've learned so far so that you can start to get familiar with their format and expectations.
There are also plenty of sites that have quizzes that touch on specific units in the AP Biology curriculum. These include Learnerator, Varsity Tutors (which I mention above for diagnostic tests, but they also have subject-by-subject quizzes), and Quizlet. These won't be official questions, but they will help prepare you for in-class assessments and serve as a solid introduction to the types of questions you might be asked on the AP test. You should also check out my complete AP Biology review guide for more advice on how you can use online resources to study specific units of the course.
Second Semester: Preparing for the AP Test
By this time, you should be familiar with most of the material that you'll see on the test. This means you can start using full practice tests to judge how you'll score on the AP test and where your weaknesses lie. Remember to time yourself accurately when you take practice tests!
Each time you take and score a practice test, you should also do an evaluation of your mistakes that will inform your studying going forward. Mistakes come in a few different forms, and things can be even more complex on the AP Biology test because there are technically four types of questions.
Focus on the multiple-choice section first, including the grid-ins. Notice whether your mistakes tend to happen on straightforward questions where you just didn't have the content knowledge or on questions that require deeper analysis. Were there specific content areas where you missed a significant number of questions? Keep track of this so that you can go back into your notes and review the appropriate unit(s). These are easy mistakes to fix.
Did you have trouble interpreting and analyzing scenarios on the test even though you knew the background information? The remedy for this is more practice. There are many sites with AP Bio practice questions available. This book of practice questions is also useful because the questions faithfully replicate the new design of the test.
It's possible that your problem lies outside the specifics of the questions and more in the format of the test. Did you run out of time? Make a ton of careless mistakes? The solution to this is greater awareness of your pacing and more practice questions.
Careless mistakes can be avoided by greater awareness of your surroundings. Also, how did someone even fit that big of a gum wad in their mouth? Was a giant chewing gum in this parking lot? Should we be concerned about his current location? I have a lot of questions.
Grid-ins are weird, so you may have had trouble on them if you're not big on the math aspect of biology. Try to find similar problems in your textbook, review book, or online so that you can practice your skills. The more math-oriented biology questions you do over time, the more likely it is that the questions on the test will be aligned with what you've already seen.
After taking your multiple-choice mistakes into account, you can move onto the free response section. Notice which questions gave you the most trouble and why. Did you forget the information you needed, or were you confused about what the question was asking or how to analyze a diagram? Take these findings and apply them to your future practice!
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Essential AP Biology Practice Testing Tips
Follow these four tips to be sure to get the most out of your AP Biology practice tests.
#1: Replicate Realistic Test Conditions
It's always important to be faithful to the rules of the real test when you take practice tests so that your scores accurately reflect your potential. That means an hour and thirty minutes for each section. This is the only way to judge whether time is going to be an issue for you. You should also print out the test so that you take it in the right format. Have a calculator on hand as well. If you're really dedicated, you can even have someone serve as your mock proctor.
#2: Don't Panic if You're Not Familiar With Scenarios You See on the Test
Even if you've gone over every in-class lab that you had to do for AP Biology, you will still run into examples you haven't seen before. It's important not to psych yourself out when this happens. Focus on the diagrams and what you can learn from them, and see if you can think of a related experiment that will clue you into what they mean. Use your common sense; many questions will depend more heavily on your ability to analyze the situation at hand than on your memorization talent.
#3: Give Yourself Plenty of Time for the Grid-Ins
The so-called multiple-choice section also includes six grid-in questions. These questions are at the end of the section, and they will probably take you longer to solve than most multiple-choice questions. Try not to spend more than a minute on each multiple-choice question. If you find that you're taking too much time, you should move on and come back to it later!
#4: Spend 5-10 Minutes Reading the Free-Response Questions Before You Start Writing
It's a smart idea to start with the free-response questions that you know you can answer quickly and accurately. Leading with these questions will boost your confidence and help you avoid problems with time. Use the short reading period to look over all eight free-response questions and see which ones will be easiest for you to tackle.
For example, I would definitely answer a question about snails first. I love snails. My pet snail died not too long ago, and I'm scared to get another one because I don't want to feel that pain again.
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Conclusion
You should take plenty of practice tests as part of your studying for AP Biology. You can't expect pure memorization to save you on questions that ask you to analyze scenarios you've never seen before. Practice questions are the key to improvement!
You can use a mixture of official and unofficial tests to practice. Just be wary of major differences in your scores from test to test so that you can accurately assess your readiness for the final. You can even use these tests throughout the year to practice for specific units of the course. If you do enough serious practice, the real AP test will be a piece of cake (well, maybe not, but it will be much less traumatizing).
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FAQs
How do I practice for the AP Biology exam? ›
- Familiarize yourself with the format of the exam. ...
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- Make flashcards and study sheets with diagrams. ...
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AP Biology is one of the more difficult APs based on its challenging curriculum, the low rate of students who earn 5s on the exam, and the consensus from students on the demanding nature of the class. Ideally, you should take an Intro to Biology class before you take AP Biology so that you're fully prepared for it.
How many AP Bio FRQS are there? ›The AP® Biology exam is composed of two sections: multiple choice and free response. There are 60 multiple choice questions and 6 free-response questions (2 long-answer questions and 4 short-answer questions).
Is AP Biology harder than AP Chemistry? ›However, our son thinks taking AP bio in junior year makes more sense since AP biology tends to be relatively 'easier' than AP chemistry for most kids and his next year classes are rigorous.
What is the pass rate for AP Biology? ›Since 2017, the passing rate for the AP® Biology exam has remained relatively steady. In 2017, the passing rate was 64.1%, and in 2018, it fell slightly to 61.5%. In 2019, the passing rate for the AP® Biology exam rose again to 64.7%.
What AP exam has the lowest pass rate? ›Despite a reputation as one of the most difficult AP classes, Physics 1 is also one of the most popular—137,229 students took it in 2021. Physics 1 has the lowest pass rate of any AP exam (42.1%) along with one of the lowest percentages of students scoring a 5 (just 6.9%).
Is a 2 on AP Bio good? ›As a reminder, the most recent research on students who receive a 2 in AP Biology finds that students who score a 2 in AP Biology proceed to earn higher grades when taking the course in college than students with the same high school GPA, SAT score, race, and gender.
Is AP exam curved? ›are some AP test curved? Specially is the AP gov test curved? No AP exams are scored on a curve, ever. On published exams, cut off scores for each grade varied from year to year based on question difficulty.
Is 4 APs too much? ›Unless you're applying to the most selective universities, 4 to 5 AP courses over your high school years is more than enough. For students applying to the most selective colleges, you might need 7–12. But even so, taking 4 AP courses in a year can be extremely challenging.
Which AP is the easiest? ›| AP Class/Exam* | Pass Rate (3+) | Perfect Score (5) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Physics C: Mechanics | 84.3% | 41.6% |
| 2. Calculus BC | 81.6% | 44.6% |
| 3. Spanish Literature | 75.1% | 17.6% |
| 4. Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 74.4% | 40.4% |
Is a 4 good on AP Bio? ›
What is a good AP® Biology score? Receiving a 3, 4, or 5 is generally accepted as scoring well on an AP® exam. According to the College Board a 3 is 'qualified,' a 4 'well qualified,' and a 5 'extremely well qualified.
Is an A in AP Bio good? ›Most schools offer college credit to students with a score of 3 or higher on the AP Biology exam. Generally, a score of 3 is considered "qualified," a 4 is "well qualified," and a 5 is "extremely qualified."
Is it hard to get a 5 on AP Bio? ›The bad news is that only 7.4% of students scored a 5, which is one of the lowest rates of any AP exam. Only four subjects had lower 5 rates, which makes the AP Biology test one of the hardest tests to get a perfect score on.
What percent is a 5 on an AP exam 2022? ›14.7 percent of students who submitted an AP Art and Design: Drawing scored a 5. The highest percentage of students, 38.3 percent, who submitted a portfolio earned a 3. Of 19,000 students who participated in the AP Art and Design: Drawing portfolio, 342 earned a perfect score across all components.
What is the hardest AP? ›AP Physics 1 is considered one of the hardest AP classes, covering topics like Newtonian mechanics and electrical charge and force. Students also spend about 25% of their class time performing college-level lab experiments and writing reports.
Should I take apes or AP Bio? ›Future career and job choices can be considered in choosing a class. If you're pursuing a STEM major in college, it's highly recommended to take AP Biology rather than AP Environmental Science. AP Biology will equip you with more knowledge about foundational biology and prepare you for college-level biology courses.
How many AP classes does the average student take? ›For students aiming for the Ivy League and Top 20 schools in the United States, a good target is to take (and pass) 10-14 AP classes throughout your high school career — or 3-4 each year.
Can you get 0 on AP? ›So AP exam score has near zero impact in the admissions process unless it's a tie and only one will be admitted and even then that's sometimes. Your grade however will have a bigger impact.
How many people fail AP exams? ›According to a recent study by The College Board, nearly 50% of high school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses do not pass the exams to qualify for college credit.
Is AP Bio harder than Apush? ›From my experience, APUSH was less stressful than AP Bio (and easier). My two older sisters took AP Calc. My oldest sister took AB and wished she took BC (the harder class), and my other sister took BC and enjoyed it, but the teacher they had was one of the best math teachers in our school.
Which AP test is the longest? ›
| Exam | Duration |
|---|---|
| AP Statistics | 3 hours |
| AP United States Government and Politics | 3 hours |
| AP United States History | 3 hours, 15 minutes |
| AP World History: Modern | 3 hours, 15 minutes |
eAchieve Academy recommends your student take core AP classes such as AP Sciences or AP Foreign Languages come junior year. It's a good idea to take two to four AP classes junior year, but students should be careful to not spread themselves too thin.
Are late AP Exams harder? ›Is the late AP exam difficult? No, it is set according to the same curriculum, it is just a different set of questions than the first exam. The late AP exam questions are different from the first test for security reasons.
Is it OK to fail an AP exam? ›What happens if you fail an AP class? If you fail an AP class, then your GPA will likely drop as it would for a normal class. This grade also shows up on your transcript. However, you may be able to retake the class the following year to raise your grade and increase your GPA.
What if I got a 1 on the AP exam? ›The lowest possible score you can get on an AP exam, a 1 indicates that students were completely unfamiliar with the material. No U.S. colleges currently offer college credit for a score of 1.
What is a failing AP score? ›A 3, 4, or 5 is considered passing AP score.
If you receive a 1 or 2, this is a “failing” AP score. While a 3 is considered passing AP score, you are more likely to receive college credit at a wider range of institutions if you score a 4 or 5, and you are most likely to receive credit if you earn a 5.
If you got a 2 on your AP® English Language exam, it is definitely worth trying to retake it. Make it worth the added time and expense by taking these steps to improve your score. Track your scores on the multiple choice section. As you prepare, carefully note your score on the multiple choice section.
Is a 2 on AP test passing? ›Students can score a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Exam, and a 3 is considered passing. Post-secondary institutions that offer college credit for AP Exam scores typically begin offering credit to students with a score of 3 or higher.
Should I submit a 3 on an AP Exam? ›An AP Score of 3 or 4 will likely not get you any college credit or respect at a top school like Stanford/Ivies/MIT. A score of 5 may not either — top colleges like to think that their courses are more rigorous than APs and thus should not be passed out of, and earning a 5 is simply expected for top admits.
How many APs do you need for Harvard? ›Incoming students who have taken AP exams need a total of 32 credits to be eligible for Advanced Standing. Credits are earned by scoring 5 on a minimum of four AP exams. Harvard confers 4 or 8 credits for eac eligible AP exam depending on whether the exam covers one semester or one full year's worth of material.
Is 13 AP classes good? ›
For students aiming for the Ivy League and Top 20 schools in the United States, a good target is to take (and pass) 10-14 AP classes throughout your high school career — or 3-4 each year.
Is 11 AP classes enough? ›If you manage to take 11 AP classes throughout your high school stay, that's enough (33 credits on average) to skip a whole year of college. While that may too much, even a couple of classes can be enough to give you a semester ahead of your peers coming into college.
What is the most popular AP class? ›1. AP English Language and Composition. AP English Language and Composition is by far the most popular AP test, with over half a million students taking the exam in 2021.
How many APs should I take senior year? ›Aim for four to eight AP exams in your junior and senior years. For competitive Ivy League schools, admission officers also want to see AP courses for core subject areas and additional courses. If possible, aim to pass about seven to 12 AP exams if applying to these highly selective schools.
Does APs self study look good? ›No, it doesn't look as good. Self-studying APs isn't really as helpful to college admissions as people here make it out to be. Colleges are much more concerned with your grades in AP classes since it gives them a better picture of a certain student.
Can I retake AP Bio exam? ›AP Exams are only given once a year, but you may repeat an exam in a subsequent year. If you do, both scores will be reported unless you request that one be withheld or canceled.
Should I take AP Bio as a freshman? ›Getting into a college: If you want to get into a good college in the biology field, taking the AP biology course will do you a lot of good. Most colleges prioritize students with good scores in the AP Biology course.
Is AP Bio easy to self study? ›AP Biology is definitely not regarded as an easy exam, but if you are in an honors biology class, it can be doable. Biology is generally more focused on memorizing than classes like Chemistry and Physics, which are much more conceptual. Use our free AP Biology study guide to review and study for the exam.
Should I take AP Biology If I want to be a doctor? ›Yes! It would be an excellent idea to take AP Biology.
What grade should you take AP Bio? ›Most students take AP Biology in their junior year, but there is no hard and fast rule. Some students choose to take it in their senior year, especially if they didn't take chemistry in 10th grade.
Do I have to take AP Biology to become a doctor? ›
Most medical schools require students to take two semesters of biology (with lab) in college. AP credit cannot be used to substitute for this requirement. However, students with AP credit may usually take more advanced biology electives (with lab) instead of introductory biology.
Does AP BIO look good for college? ›Many high schools give weight to AP grades so that a B in AP Biology might be a 3.3 instead of a 3.0 on your transcript. Not only do APs boost your GPA, but they also show colleges that you are preparing for college-level work.
What percentage is a 3 on the AP exam? ›For AP® US History in 2019, 53.6% of test takers received a passing score (3+).
What percent do you need to get a 3 on an AP test? ›The mean score for the 2021 AP Exams was 2.80. More than 60% of all exams taken earned a score of 3 or higher.
What AP Exam has the highest pass rate? ›Chinese,Calculus BC, Japanese, Drawing, and Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism are the AP tests with the highest average scores, but they are all known to be quite difficult.
How many APS does Stanford want? ›For highly selective schools such as Ivy League schools, Stanford, and public universities like UCLA and UC Berkeley, it's common for accepted applicants to take about eight AP classes throughout high school, though that number can range from five to 13.
Can your teachers see your AP scores? ›Can teachers see your AP scores? Teachers with access to AP score reports for educators can see your AP scores. According to the College Board, "Only teachers authorized through the AP Course Audit for the most current year for which AP score data has been released have access to their students' exam scores online."
How hard is the AP Bio exam? ›Excelling in AP Biology tends to be more challenging than other popular AP courses. Of the more than 212,000 students who took AP Biology in 2021, less than 10% earned the highest possible score (5) on the exam for this course.
Can you self study AP Biology? ›Biology: If you are in an honors biology class, you might consider self-studying for AP Biology because you will only need to supplement what you are learning in class with some additional competencies necessary for the exam. (See the College Board's AP Bio Course and Exam Description.)
What do I need to know before taking AP Bio? ›- Artificial Selection.
- Modeling Evolution.
- Comparing DNA Sequences.
- Diffusion and Osmosis.
- Photosynthesis.
- Cellular Respiration.
- Mitosis and Meiosis.
- Bacterial Transformation.
How do you get a 5 on AP Biology exam? ›
How to get a 5 on the AP Biology Exam [Score Estimator Included!]
Which AP is the easiest? ›| AP Class/Exam* | Pass Rate (3+) | Perfect Score (5) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Physics C: Mechanics | 84.3% | 41.6% |
| 2. Calculus BC | 81.6% | 44.6% |
| 3. Spanish Literature | 75.1% | 17.6% |
| 4. Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 74.4% | 40.4% |
Freshmen who have taken College Board Advanced Placement exams need a total of four full credits to be eligible for Advanced Standing. Credits are earned by scoring 5 on a minimum of four AP tests.
Which AP is the hardest? ›AP Physics 1 is considered one of the hardest AP classes, covering topics like Newtonian mechanics and electrical charge and force. Students also spend about 25% of their class time performing college-level lab experiments and writing reports.
What AP exam has the highest pass rate? ›Chinese,Calculus BC, Japanese, Drawing, and Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism are the AP tests with the highest average scores, but they are all known to be quite difficult.
Do colleges like self study AP? ›First off, colleges measure students' coursework and performance based on the curriculum offered and the grades earned. Not the AP exam scores. Hence, self-studying for additional subjects is irrelevant because it isn't the same as taking a class and earning semester grades in it.
What happens if you fail an AP exam? ›What happens if you fail an AP exam? If you fail an AP exam, you will not receive college credit for that course. The good news is that a failed exam does not affect your GPA. In addition, you can retake the AP exam the next year.
What is mostly on the AP Bio exam? ›One of the biggest challenges in preparing for the AP Biology exam is that it deals with an immense amount of content. The most commonly tested subjects are: Evolution and natural selection, Genetics and the transfer of biological information, Cellular processes, and Ecosystem interactions.
What grade should I take AP Biology? ›| Year | Recommended Number of AP Classes to Take | AP Class Suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Grade | 2-4 | English Language United States History Biology Chemistry |
| 12th Grade | 3-4 | English Literature AB or BC Calculus Statistics Computer Science Physics US Government and Politics Foreign Language |
Yes, a 10th grader can take AP Biology if they have already taken the necessary biology and chemistry prerequisites. The College Board recommends that students have completed one year of high school biology and are taking or have completed one year of high school chemistry before taking AP Biology.
Are AP tests curved 2022? ›
The scores on AP® exams are curved every year by the College Board to preserve consistency and standardize student performance.
Is AP exam curved? ›are some AP test curved? Specially is the AP gov test curved? No AP exams are scored on a curve, ever. On published exams, cut off scores for each grade varied from year to year based on question difficulty.
What percent is a 5 on an AP exam 2022? ›14.7 percent of students who submitted an AP Art and Design: Drawing scored a 5. The highest percentage of students, 38.3 percent, who submitted a portfolio earned a 3. Of 19,000 students who participated in the AP Art and Design: Drawing portfolio, 342 earned a perfect score across all components.