The AP Seminar assessment consists of three parts: two performance tasks and the end-of-course AP Exam. All parts measure student achievement of the course learning objectives.
Encourage your students to visit the AP Seminar student page for assessment information.
Participate in the AP Capstone Diploma ProgramSchools may choose to offer AP Seminar as a standalone course. To offer AP Seminar or participate in the AP Capstone Diploma™ program, schools need to fill out a required online form, and teachers need to attend mandatory summer training. Visit the AP Capstone Diploma program page for more information.
Wed, Apr 30, 2025
Mon, May 12, 2025
Performance Task 1: Team Project and Presentation—20% of AP Seminar Score
Component
Scoring Method
Weight
Individual research report (1,200 words)
College Board scored
Team multimedia presentation and defense (8–10 minutes, plus defense questions)
Teacher scored (group score)
Performance Task 2: Individual Research-Based Essay and Presentation—35% of AP Seminar Score
Individual written argument (2,000 words)
College Board scored
Individual multimedia presentation (6–8 minutes)
Oral defense (2 questions from the teacher)
End-of-Course Exam (2 Hours)—45% of AP Seminar Score
Understanding and analyzing an argument (3 short-answer questions); suggested time: 30 minutes
College Board scored
Evidence-Based argument essay (1 long essay); suggested time: 90 minutes
College Board scored
See the rules and guidelines for hosting your students’ presentations whether your school is teaching remotely, in person, or in a hybrid setting.
View free-response questions from this year’s exam and past exams, as well as sample responses and scoring guidelines for the through-course performance tasks.