AP study resources, built by an AP teacher
Fiveable is an independent AP® study platform that helps high school students learn AP course content, practice exam-style questions, and get rubric-based FRQ feedback, with classroom tools for AP teachers and schools.
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Why Fiveable exists
Amanda DoAmaral
Founder, former AP World History teacher and AP Reader · LinkedIn
In high school, I took exactly one AP class: AP Psychology. AP felt like it was for the "smart kids," and I didn't see myself as one of them.
I studied social studies education at Boston University. In my first year teaching in Oakland, I was handed AP World History and honestly wondered if I was the right person to teach it.
Over five years, I taught AP World History and AP Human Geography and became an AP World History Reader. AP World enrollment at my school grew from about 20 students to more than 100. The bigger change was confidence: once students saw themselves succeed in AP, they took on harder classes and imagined new possibilities for themselves.
After I left the classroom, I spent a few months traveling around the world, then worked on a congressional campaign in upstate New York. The whole time, former students taking APUSH kept asking for help. So I moved back home to my mom's in Maine and started making resources and live-streaming reviews.
“The online version of staying after school.”
That became Fiveable. I didn't come from tech, design, or marketing, so I learned what I needed. The belief underneath it hasn't changed: rigorous learning can be hard and still be for you.
How Fiveable grew
Fiveable begins
Fiveable started in Portland, Maine, with study guides, live-streamed AP reviews, and content made with students and teachers.
Speaking up for AP World
When the College Board proposed cutting history before 1450 from AP World, Amanda joined students and teachers speaking out, including a public exchange with AP leader Trevor Packer.
Ready when schools went remote
When schools went remote, Fiveable was already online and ready for students. The team later experimented with social learning and study rooms, then returned its focus to AP.
Investors who believe AP is for everyone
Fiveable raised funding from education and mission-driven investors.
Self-paced, on your schedule
Fiveable ended live streaming and moved to self-paced resources students can use anytime.
All 42 AP subjects
Today a small, hands-on team supports students, teachers, and schools across every AP subject.
Product, content, and marketing
Nathan
Product and engineering
Becky
Content, support, and marketing
What Fiveable does
Everything you need for an AP class, from the first unit to exam day.
Study guides, key terms, and cheatsheets
Clear, unit-by-unit explanations aligned to each AP course. Browse AP classes
Practice questions and full practice exams
Exam-style multiple choice with explanations, plus full-length practice exams. Explore practice
FRQ practice with rubric scoring
AI scoring against the rubric for each question, point by point, so you know exactly what earned credit. Practice FRQs
AP score calculators
See how your multiple-choice and free-response points could translate to a 1–5 score. Estimate your score
Teacher and school tools
Assign practice, grade FRQs for whole classes, build Google Forms quizzes, and print materials. See teacher tools
What makes Fiveable different
Built only for AP
Flashcard apps like Quizlet and Knowt cover any class. Fiveable is built around AP courses, skills, and exams. Fiveable vs. Quizlet
FRQs scored against the exact rubric
UWorld and Albert focus mostly on multiple choice. Fiveable scores your written FRQs point by point. Fiveable vs. UWorld
FRQs with real stimuli
Our FRQs include the graphs, charts, and documents the exam uses. In September 2026, Knowt's FRQs were text-only. Fiveable vs. Knowt
One plan, all 42 AP subjects
$79/year or $29/month covers every AP subject. Cancel anytime. See pricing
Founded by an AP teacher and Reader
Broad tools like Khan Academy cover everything. Fiveable was started by someone who taught and scored AP. Fiveable vs. Khan Academy
Who uses Fiveable
Students in AP classes
Review a unit before a test, practice FRQs until the rubric makes sense, and take a full practice exam before May.
Students self-studying
Follow a course from unit 1 without a teacher, using the same topics and skills the exam covers.
AP teachers
Assign practice, get FRQs scored for a whole class, and print study guides and practice exams.
Schools and districts
Give every AP student access with rostered accounts and signed data privacy agreements.
Parents
Find structured review for a student taking one AP class or five.
How we keep content accurate
Our library started with hundreds of student and teacher creators. Today every subject goes through the same checks:
- Checked against College Board. We audit each subject's units, topics, and exam format against College Board's published course and exam descriptions.
- FRQ scoring is tested. Our AI scoring is benchmarked against College Board's released scored sample responses before it reaches students.
- Every error report is reviewed. Anyone can flag a problem from any page, and our team reviews and fixes reported content.
Fiveable is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the College Board. AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board.
Key facts
| Company | Fiveable Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | Independent AP® study platform |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Amanda DoAmaral, former AP World History teacher and AP Reader |
| Team | Amanda DoAmaral, Nathan (product and engineering), Becky (content, support, and marketing) |
| Headquarters | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Website | fiveable.me |
| Core offering | Study guides, practice questions and exams, rubric-scored FRQ practice, score calculators, teacher and school tools |
| Pricing | Student $29/month or $79/year; Student + Printing $129/year; Teacher $29/month |
| Contract | Month-to-month or annual, cancel anytime |
| Subjects | All 42 AP subjects |
| Support | help@fiveable.me |
| Investors | Union Square Ventures, Owl Ventures, BBG Ventures, Metrodora Ventures, Matchstick Ventures, gener8tor, Serena Ventures |
| Alternatives | Quizlet, Knowt, UWorld, Albert, Khan Academy, AP Classroom |
| Social | @thinkfiveable on Instagram, TikTok, and X |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fiveable affiliated with College Board?
No. Fiveable is an independent company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the College Board.
Who created Fiveable?
Amanda DoAmaral, a former AP World History and AP Human Geography teacher in Oakland and an AP World History Reader, founded Fiveable in 2018.
How much does Fiveable cost?
Students pay $29/month or $79/year for all 42 subjects. Printing is $129/year and teacher plans are $29/month. Cancel anytime; refunds are available within 7 days of payment, except during AP exam periods.
How do I get help?
Email help@fiveable.me for account, billing, school, or content questions.
Can my school use Fiveable?
Yes. Schools and districts can roster students and sign data privacy agreements. See fiveable.me/schools for details.
How is content checked?
We audit subjects against College Board's course and exam descriptions, benchmark FRQ scoring against released scored samples, and review every error report.