APUSH Score Calculator

Estimate your AP US History score. Slide in how you think you'll do on each section and see your predicted score on the 1–5 scale.

38/55

Questions correct out of 55 (40% of your score)

6/9

Points earned out of 9 — three SAQs, 3 points each (20%)

4/7

DBQ rubric points out of 7 (25%)

4/6

LEQ rubric points out of 6 (15%)

Predicted AP Score

4

Well qualified

Weighted score: 65.3% — based on recent released curves; the official curve varies year to year.

APUSH score calculator quick facts

Official sections
MCQ, SAQ, DBQ, and LEQ.
Score scale
Estimated AP score from 1 to 5.
Best input
Use scores from a full timed practice exam.
Accuracy
A prediction, not an official College Board score.

How the APUSH exam is scored

  • Multiple Choice (40%) - 55 questions in 55 minutes.
  • Short Answer (20%) - 3 questions in 40 minutes.
  • Document-Based Question (25%) - 1 DBQ in Recommended 60 minutes.
  • Long Essay (15%) - 1 LEQ in Recommended 40 minutes.

College Board has announced updates to short-answer and long-essay questions beginning with the May 2027 AP History exams. The published course content does not change; use official College Board guidance for final exam-day details.

Score calculator FAQ

How is the APUSH exam scored?▾
The AP US History exam has four parts: 55 multiple-choice questions worth 40% of your score, 3 short answer questions worth 20%, a document-based question (DBQ) worth 25%, and a long essay question (LEQ) worth 15%. Your weighted composite is converted to the 1–5 scale.
What percentage do I need for a 5 on APUSH?▾
Based on recent released curves, a weighted composite of roughly 72% or higher typically earns a 5. Around 58% earns a 4, and around 43% earns a 3. The exact cut points shift slightly each year.
What percent of students get a 5 on APUSH?▾
Historically around 10–13% of students earn a 5, and roughly 45–50% earn a 3 or higher. APUSH has one of the tougher distributions among popular AP exams.
Is this calculator accurate?▾
It uses score bands from recent released exams, so it's a good estimate — but College Board adjusts the curve every year based on exam difficulty, so treat the result as a prediction, not a promise.

Official score references

This calculator follows the public AP United States History exam section weights. For official timing, question counts, and exam updates, see the College Board APUSH exam page.

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