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APUSH Score Calculator
Calculate AP US History exam composite scores, DBQ, LEQ, and 1 to 5 grade.
55 Questions Total 40 percent
out of 55
Enter correct questions between 0 and 55
3 Questions 9 Points Max 20 percent
25 percent
15 percent
How APUSH Score Calculator Works
Composite Score = 40% MCQs + 20% SAQs + 25% DBQ + 15% LEQThe College Board AP U.S. History APUSH exam is scored out of 100 composite points across four distinct sections. Section 1 Part A multiple choice comprises 55 questions and counts for 40 percent. Section 1 Part B short answer comprises 3 questions and counts for 20 percent. Section 2 Part A document based question DBQ counts for 25 percent. Section 2 Part B long essay question LEQ counts for 15 percent.
Variable Breakdown
MC
Multiple ChoiceRaw correct multiple choice questions out of 55 worth 40%
SA
Short AnswerRaw short answer points out of 9 worth 20%
DB
DBQ EssayDocument based question rubric points out of 7 worth 25%
LQ
LEQ EssayLong essay question rubric points out of 6 worth 15%
Example Calculation
APUSH Grade 5 Example
A student gets 44 multiple choice questions correct, 7 short answer points, 5 DBQ points, and 5 LEQ points.
- 44 of 55 MCQs yields 32.0 weighted points
- 7 of 9 SAQ points yields 15.6 weighted points
- 5 of 7 DBQ points yields 17.9 weighted points
- 5 of 6 LEQ points yields 12.5 weighted points
- Sum 32.0 plus 15.6 plus 17.9 plus 12.5 equals 78.0 composite points mapping to a score of 5
Result:Score 5 Extremely Well Qualified
AP U.S. History Scaled Score Curve
| AP Score | Composite Points | Qualification | College Credit Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 74 to 100 points | Extremely Well Qualified | Credit granted at most universities |
| 4 | 62 to 73 points | Well Qualified | Credit granted at most universities |
| 3 | 51 to 61 points | Qualified | Credit granted at state universities |
| 2 | 40 to 50 points | Possibly Qualified | Usually no college credit awarded |
| 1 | 0 to 39 points | No Recommendation | No college credit awarded |
Frequently Asked Questions
What composite score do you need to get a 5 on APUSH?
To earn a 5 on the AP U.S. History exam, students typically need a composite score of approximately 74 or higher out of 100.
How is the APUSH exam weighted?
The APUSH exam is weighted 40 percent multiple choice, 20 percent short answer questions, 25 percent document based question DBQ, and 15 percent long essay question LEQ.
How many points is the APUSH DBQ worth?
The APUSH DBQ is scored on a 7-point rubric Thesis, Contextualization, 3 Evidence points, and 2 Analysis/Sophistication points and represents 25 percent of the total exam score.
Can you pass APUSH with low multiple choice?
Yes, strong performance on the writing sections Short Answers, DBQ, and LEQ which collectively account for 60 percent of the total score can compensate for a lower multiple choice score to earn a passing 3 or 4.
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