Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. When is the AP U.S. History national exam?
2. Will I have to study a lot in this class?
3. How is this class different than regular U.S. History?
4. When is the Virginia - US History SOL exam? Why do I have to take it?
5. How do I earn college credit for this course?

When is the AP U.S. History national exam?

The national exam will be held in early May 2009, location TBD.

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Will I have to study a lot in this class?

YES. There will be a lot of critical reading of the textbook and other
historical sources, and there will be a lot of writing about U.S. History. 
The national exam contains 80 multiple-choice questions and 3 essays, so this
course will prepare you for that challenge.

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How is this class different than regular U.S. History?

This class will go in greater depth, require more reading and writing from 
the student, require the student to examine history more critically, and can 
lead to college credit (dependent upon student performance on the national 
exam and satisfactory performance in the class).

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When is the Virginia - US History SOL exam? Why do I have to take it?

It is scheduled for May 2009. Watch this space for updates. Each student 
MUST PASS the SOL Test in order to get credit for this course. U.S. History 
is a required course for graduation in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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How do I earn college credit for this course?

You must pass the course and receive at least a "3" on the AP US History exam
administered by the College Board on May 9, 2008. Each state and each
college/university varies in how much credit they award for this course, so
check with the college/university. A useful link from the College Board to 
determine the grade needed by each school is: 
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp

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