Apush Calculator
Calculate your AP US History (APUSH) exam score based on multiple-choice, short answer, document-based question (DBQ), and long essay question (LEQ) sections, with score breakdown and AP grade prediction.
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How to Use the APUSH Score Calculator
- Enter your Multiple Choice results: Input the number of correct answers (0–55) and incorrect answers (0–55). The sum cannot exceed 55.
- Enter your essay scores: Provide your Short Answer (SAQ) score (0–12), Document-Based Question (DBQ) score (0–7), and Long Essay (LEQ) score (0–6). Use decimals if needed (e.g., 5.5).
- Click "Calculate Score": The calculator will validate your inputs and compute your composite score out of 100.
- View your results: Your AP score (1–5) appears along with a breakdown of each section’s weighted contribution and the formula used.
Key Notes:
- The Multiple Choice section uses a penalty: raw score = correct − (0.25 × incorrect). If negative, it’s set to 0.
- Weighting: MC (50 pts), SAQ (20 pts), DBQ (15 pts), LEQ (15 pts).
- AP score cutoffs (approximate): 5 ≥ 70, 4 ≥ 55, 3 ≥ 40, 2 ≥ 25, 1 < 25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The composite score is calculated using: MC correct minus 0.25 times MC incorrect, scaled to 50 points; SAQ scaled to 20 points; DBQ scaled to 15 points; LEQ scaled to 15 points. Total out of 100. AP scores are estimated based on cutoffs: 5 (70+), 4 (55-69), 3 (40-54), 2 (25-39), 1 (below 25).
This calculator provides an estimate based on typical scoring guidelines. Actual AP cutoffs may vary slightly each year. Use it as a rough guide.
No, this calculator is specifically designed for AP US History (APUSH). Other exams have different weighting and scoring.
