APUSH Score Calculator

Calculate your AP US History exam score based on your performance across all exam sections

About the APUSH Score Calculator

The AP US History (APUSH) Score Calculator helps students estimate their final AP exam score based on their performance in different sections. This tool uses the official College Board scoring guidelines to provide accurate predictions for your APUSH exam performance.

Our calculator takes into account your performance on multiple choice questions (55 total), Short Answer Questions (SAQs worth 12 points), Document-Based Question (DBQ worth 7 points), and Long Essay Question (LEQ worth 6 points).

Worth 40% of your total score
4 questions worth 3 points each
Thesis, contextualization, evidence, analysis, synthesis
Thesis, contextualization, evidence, analysis

How to Use the APUSH Score Calculator

  1. Enter the number of multiple choice questions you answered correctly (out of 55)
  2. Input your Short Answer Questions points (out of 12 total)
  3. Add your Document-Based Question (DBQ) score (out of 7)
  4. Include your Long Essay Question (LEQ) score (out of 6)
  5. Click "Calculate APUSH Score" to see your estimated AP score (1-5)

Note: This calculator uses approximate scoring guidelines and should be used for estimation purposes only.

AP Score Interpretation

5
Extremely Well Qualified
4
Well Qualified
3
Qualified
2
Possibly Qualified
1
No Recommendation

APUSH Study Tips

  • Practice DBQs: Focus on analyzing documents and making connections
  • Timeline Mastery: Know key dates and chronological relationships
  • Thematic Approach: Study by themes like politics, economics, social change
  • Multiple Choice Strategy: Eliminate wrong answers and use process of elimination
  • Writing Practice: Develop strong thesis statements and use specific evidence

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