The AP English Language and Composition exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes long. It consists of two sections:
- Section I: Multiple-Choice – 45 questions to be answered in 60 minutes (1 hour). This section accounts for 45% of the exam score.
- Section II: Free-Response – 3 essay questions with a total time of 2 hours and 15 minutes. This includes a recommended 15-minute reading period followed by 2 hours for writing. This section accounts for 55% of the exam score
There is typically a 10-minute break between the multiple-choice and free- response sections
. In summary, the exam is structured as 1 hour for multiple-choice, a short break, then 2 hours and 15 minutes for free-response, totaling 3 hours and 15 minutes of test time.
