AP History SAQ Strategy: KEEP IT SIMPLE

Though your teacher may have different requirements during the school year, your SAQ approach for the exam should be as concise as possible.

The short-answer question (SAQ) section of the AP History exams is a great opportunity to concisely articulate your historical knowledge and thinking skills.

Unfortunately, a huge number of students bungle this opportunity. This is almost never their fault—many AP teachers are not clear on how to properly teach SAQ strategy. While the DBQ and the LEQ hav…