AP score calculator
Enter your multiple-choice and free-response scores from a practice exam to estimate your 1–5 AP score. Pick from 18 exams; each uses that exam's section weights.
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APUSH score cutoffs (estimated)
| AP score | Weighted composite | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 74% and up | Extremely well qualified |
| 4 | 57–73% | Very well qualified |
| 3 | 43–56% | Qualified |
| 2 | 29–42% | Possibly qualified |
| 1 | Below 29% | No recommendation |
Questions
How is the APUSH score calculated?
Each section is turned into a percentage of its maximum and weighted: multiple choice 40%, short-answer points 20%, document-based question 25%, long essay 15%. The weighted total is compared with estimated cutoffs for a 5, 4, 3 and 2.
Are the cutoffs official?
No. College Board doesn't publish the raw-score conversion for each exam, and the cutoffs move a few points from year to year. These are estimates from past score curves, so treat the result as a range, not a guarantee.
What APUSH score do I need to pass?
A 3 is usually considered passing. On this calculator that is about 43% of the weighted maximum, though many colleges only give credit for a 4 or 5.
Where do I get my section scores?
Take a timed practice exam, count your correct multiple-choice answers, and score your free-response answers with the official scoring guidelines for that exam, or ask a teacher to score them.
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