AP World History Score Calculator

The AP World History exam has two sections: Multiple Choice (55 questions, 40% of score) and Free Response (60% total: 3 SAQs worth 20%, 1 DBQ worth 25%, and 1 LEQ worth 15%). These are combined into a composite score, then converted to the 1-5 AP scale.

A score of 3 or higher is generally considered passing. Many colleges grant credit or placement for a 3, while more selective institutions may require a 4 or 5. Always verify requirements with your target schools.

AP World History: Modern covers approximately 1200 CE to the present. It focuses on six major themes: humans and the environment, cultural developments, governance, economic systems, social interactions, and technology and innovation.

The DBQ (Document-Based Question) requires you to analyze 7 historical documents and incorporate them as evidence in your essay. The LEQ (Long Essay Question) relies on your own historical knowledge without provided documents. The DBQ is worth slightly more (7 points vs 6 points).

This calculator provides an estimate based on typical score distributions. Actual cut-off scores vary slightly each year depending on exam difficulty and overall student performance.

The six themes are: 1) Humans and the Environment, 2) Cultural Developments and Interactions, 3) Governance, 4) Economic Systems, 5) Social Interactions and Organization, and 6) Technology and Innovation. These themes help organize historical developments across different regions and time periods.

Section I is 1 hour 35 minutes (55 MC questions and 3 SAQs). Section II is 1 hour 40 minutes (1 DBQ with 15-minute reading period and 45 minutes writing, plus 1 LEQ with 40 minutes).