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AP World History Score Calculator
Calculate composite scores and predicted 1 to 5 grades for AP World History
AP World History Score Estimator
Calculate composite score and predicted AP grade 1 through 5
How AP World History Score Calculator Works
Composite Score = MCQ / 55 × 40 + SAQ / 9 × 20 + DBQ / 7 × 25 + LEQ / 6 × 15Calculates official weighted composite scores based on College Board scoring guidelines: 40 percent multiple choice, 20 percent short answers, 25 percent document based question DBQ, and 15 percent long essay question LEQ.
Example Calculation
AP World History Grade 5 Example
A student earns 42 out of 55 on multiple choice, 7 on SAQs, 5 on the DBQ, and 4 on the LEQ.
- 42 of 55 MCQs yields 30.5 weighted points
- 7 of 9 SAQ points yields 15.6 weighted points
- 5 of 7 DBQ points yields 17.9 weighted points
- 4 of 6 LEQ points yields 10.0 weighted points
- Sum 30.5 plus 15.6 plus 17.9 plus 10.0 equals 74 composite points mapping to a score of 5
Result:Score 5 Extremely Well Qualified
AP World History Modern Scaled Score Curve
| AP Score | Composite Points | Qualification | College Credit Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 73 to 100 points | Extremely Well Qualified | Credit granted at top universities |
| 4 | 58 to 72 points | Well Qualified | Credit granted at most universities |
| 3 | 48 to 57 points | Qualified | Credit granted at state universities |
| 2 | 38 to 47 points | Possibly Qualified | Usually no college credit awarded |
| 1 | 0 to 37 points | No Recommendation | No college credit awarded |
Frequently Asked Questions
What composite score do you need to get a 5 on AP World History?
To earn a 5 on the AP World History Modern exam, students typically need a composite score of approximately 73 or higher out of 100.
How is the AP World History exam scored?
The exam is scored 40 percent multiple choice, 20 percent short answer questions, 25 percent DBQ essay, and 15 percent LEQ essay.
How many documents must you use on the AP World DBQ?
You must use the content of at least three documents to earn 1 evidence point, and support an argument using at least six documents to earn 2 evidence points.
Is AP World History difficult to pass?
Approximately 60 to 65 percent of students pass AP World History with a score of 3 or higher each year.
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