Welcome to APSamples.com!
Students can upload, share, and download practice AP responses for DBQs, LEQs, SAQs, and many other FRQ types for a variety of different AP classes. To browse our samples database, click the samples browser hyperlink at the top of the page, or click the link below. Then, click on the "Choose Class" box in the top right and select the class you would like to use samples for. You can use a variety of filters to narrow down your search.
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Beta testing
Site functionality is being continuously tested and improved. Expect rapid changes, many bugs, and new features while using the site. Not all functionality is complete yet.
About us
APSamples is a project created by the founder of Bearlics Datacentre Services (BDS). BDS provides servers and storage for the site, and started off as a hobby project in 2024 before the site (https://bds.bearlics.com) was launched in early 2026.
Technical details
The database runs on a HP z440 I got for free in 2024 with 16GB of RAM (not free). The reverse proxy I use runs on a $20 computer I got from a Savers and fitted with a bunch of hard drives. It has an AMD FX-6300 processor with six cores (~2012) and 16GB DDR3. The backend runs on a Dell PowerEdge R520 (along with the savers computer and z440, bought in 2024) with 96GB DDR3. I use a Cisco Catalyst C2960x with four 1gb SFP ports and 48 1GbE RJ45 ports as my network switch. I use an old Optiplex 7020 as my router for port forwarding. All computer systems mentioned use Proxmox VE for running VMs. Am also using a $250 48U Dell server rack I got last year which was a pain to transport into my basement. Since all of these computers are ancient and power hogs (the R520 uses 140 watts at idle and sounds like a jet engine taking off), the most expensive part (aside from RAM of course) of running the site is electricity at ~$40 per month.
Why does APSamples exist?
The College Board only releases limited numbers of student samples every year for each AP history class. Additionally, other study websites perform terribly on (often times underpowered) school computers, require accounts to view content, aren't specifically for AP history courses, and have ads or aggressive monetisation. APSamples was built from a student's perspective and only includes things necessary for the site.
About the developer
I am the sole developer of the APSamples website. I am a Junior in high school in Missouri and have been interested in computers since a young age. 2024 was the year I really got into servers, primarily from scrolling r/homelab and seeing what people had made. APSamples has been my labor of love since March when I first conceived the idea. I love to play games with my friends and use my servers to help bring us together. I really like to read Wikipedia and have made a few edits, and am also interested in making games. Previously I have taken AP World History: Modern, and am currently taking AP US Government & Politics, and AP English Language and Composition. I chose the three history classes for the site first because they all had the same types of FRQs, but more classes can be expected soon. I plan on making at least two sites: history.apsamples.com for AP World, APUSH, and AP Euro, and other sites based on the types of FRQs the classes have. Thank you for your time and I hope you enjoy APSamples as much as I have loved making it!