These are the actual free response questions from 2023 through 2025. They are all based on the revised APUSH test, with short answers, DBQs, and long essay questions.

Heimler’s History breaks down 3 steps for maximizing your score in a DBQ. He also gives a complete breakdown of how the DBQ is graded.

This video by Heimler’s History gives some great advice for scoring high on the LEQ portion of the exam! Be sure to check out his other LEQ videos for more tips.

This video covers a helpful “3 part formula” for getting a perfect score on every short answer question on the exam. Definitely check this out!

This is a great online guide for all three types of questions: Short answer, document-based, and long essay. Includes some very good tips and strategies.

This short PDF clearly explains the different types of thesis statements, when and where to use them, and their impact.

This article from Fiveable gives some helpful tips for “pre-writing” before you start your actual essay during the exam. Definitely a good resource to check out.

One more writing guide that includes all three question types. An 18 page PDF that provides a complete review.