AP U.S. History (APUSH) Scoring Guide
The APUSH exam consists of four sections. This calculator helps:
- Estimate Scores: Predict your 1-5 AP score based on practice performance
- Section Analysis: Understand MCQ and essay contributions
- Historical Thinking Skills: Track document analysis and argumentation
Exam Structure
| Section | Questions | Time | Weight |
|---|
| Multiple Choice (MCQ) | 55 | 55 min | 40% |
| Short Answer (SAQ) | 3 | 40 min | 20% |
| Document-Based (DBQ) | 1 | 60 min | 25% |
| Long Essay (LEQ) | 1 | 40 min | 15% |
Typical Score Cutoffs
| AP Score | Composite Range | Percentage |
|---|
| 5 | 90-100 | ~11% |
| 4 | 75-89 | ~17% |
| 3 | 55-74 | ~24% |
| 2 | 40-54 | ~28% |
| 1 | 0-39 | ~20% |