Assessment Overview
The AP Seminar assessment consists of three parts: two performance tasks submitted through the AP Digital Portfolio and the end-of-course AP Exam. The end-of-course exam is a fully digital exam in the Bluebook testing app and all student responses are automatically submitted at the end of the exam. All parts measure student achievement of the course learning objectives.
Encourage your students to visit the AP Seminar student page for assessment information.
Assessment Dates
Deadline: Students Submit Final AP Seminar Performance Tasks
Deadline: AP Capstone Teachers Submit Scores for Student Presentations and Complete Affirmations for Required Checkpoints
AP Seminar End-of-Course Exam
Assessment Format
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Performance Task 1: Team Project and Presentation—20% of AP Seminar Score |
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Scoring Method |
Weight |
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Individual research report (1,200 words) |
College Board scored |
50% of 20% |
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Team multimedia presentation and defense (8–10 minutes, plus defense questions) |
Teacher scored (group score) |
50% of 20% |
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Performance Task 2: Individual Research-Based Essay and Presentation—35% of AP Seminar Score |
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Component |
Scoring Method |
Weight |
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Individual written argument (2,000 words) |
College Board scored |
70% of 35% |
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Individual multimedia presentation (6–8 minutes) |
Teacher scored |
20% of 35% |
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Oral defense (2 questions from the teacher) |
Teacher scored |
10% of 35% |
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End-of-Course Exam (2 Hours)—45% of AP Seminar Score |
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Component |
Scoring Method |
Weight |
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Understanding and analyzing an argument (3 short-answer questions); suggested time: 30 minutes |
College Board scored |
30% of 45% |
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Evidence-Based argument essay (1 long essay); suggested time: 90 minutes |
College Board scored |
70% of 45% |
AP Digital Portfolio
Review these resources for guidance on how to use the AP Digital Portfolio and sign in.
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Sign In to the AP Digital Portfolio
Sign in to the AP Digital Portfolio using your College Board account.
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About the AP Digital Portfolio
Get an overview of what the AP Digital Portfolio is and how it works.
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AP Digital Portfolio: Teacher User Guide
Review this guide to learn how to navigate the AP Digital Portfolio and complete tasks specific to your courses.
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AP Digital Portfolio: Student User Guide
Share this guide with students to help them navigate the AP Digital Portfolio.
Test Previews for Digital AP Exams
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Practice on Bluebook
Download the Bluebook app and log in with your College Board account information to access test previews for the digital AP Exams.
Guidance for Hosting Student Presentations
See the rules and guidelines for hosting your students’ presentations whether your school is teaching remotely, in person, or in a hybrid setting.
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Guide for Hosting Student Presentations in AP Capstone Courses
Use these guidelines to manage the delivery of student presentations for AP Seminar and AP Research assessments.
Exam Questions and Scoring Information
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AP Seminar Exam Questions and Performance Tasks
Review free-response questions from past exams, as well as sample responses and scoring guidelines for the through-course performance tasks.
Score Reporting
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