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AP World History Score Calculator

AP World History Score Calculator
🌍 AP World History: Modern
College Board · 2024

Score Calculator

Enter your raw scores to predict your AP exam score (1–5)

01
Multiple Choice
55 questions · 55 minutes · No calculator
55 pts
/ 55
02
Short Answer Questions (SAQ)
3 questions · 40 minutes · 3 pts each
9 pts
/ 3
/ 3
/ 3
03
Document Based Question (DBQ)
1 essay · 60 minutes · Max 7 pts
7 pts
/ 7
04
Long Essay Question (LEQ)
1 essay · 40 minutes · Max 6 pts
6 pts
/ 6
Composite Score 0 out of 77
Predicted AP Score 1 No Recommendation
Score Breakdown
Multiple Choice (55 pts)
0 / 55
SAQ Total (9 pts)
0 / 9
DBQ (7 pts)
0 / 7
LEQ (6 pts)
0 / 6
SAQ & Essay Detail
SAQ 10 / 3
SAQ 20 / 3
SAQ 30 / 3
Document Based Question (DBQ)0 / 7
Long Essay Question (LEQ)0 / 6
AP Score Scale
10–29
230–43
344–56
457–66
567–77

⚠️ Score thresholds are estimated based on College Board guidelines. Actual cutoffs may vary each year.

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📖 About This Calculator

AP World History Score Calculator is a free online tool designed to help students estimate their AP World History: Modern exam score before or after the official results. Based on the College Board's official scoring structure, this calculator takes your raw scores from all four sections — Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions, Document Based Question, and Long Essay Question — and instantly predicts your final AP score on a scale of 1 to 5. With color-coded progress bars, individual SAQ tracking, and a detailed essay breakdown, this tool gives you a complete and accurate picture of your exam performance in seconds.

🚀 How to Use

1 Step 1 — Enter Multiple Choice Score Input the number of questions you answered correctly out of 55. This section is worth 55 points toward your composite score and must be completed in 55 minutes without a calculator.
2 Step 2 — Enter SAQ Scores The Short Answer section contains 3 questions worth 3 points each for a total of 9 points. Enter your earned points for SAQ 1, SAQ 2, and SAQ 3 individually.
3 Step 3 — Enter DBQ Score The Document Based Question is a single essay worth a maximum of 7 points. Enter your total earned points for this section.
4 Step 4 — Enter LEQ Score The Long Essay Question is a single essay worth a maximum of 6 points. Enter your total earned points for this section.
5 Step 5 — Click Calculate My Score Once all scores are entered, click the Calculate My Score button to instantly see your full results.
6 Step 6 — View Your Results The calculator displays your Composite Score out of 77 and your Predicted AP Score from 1 to 5, along with color-coded progress bars, a detailed SAQ and essay breakdown, a highlighted score scale, and a qualification label:
7 Score 1–2 → No Recommendation
8 Score 3 → Qualified
9 Score 4 → Well Qualified
10 Score 5 → Extremely Well Qualified
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The AP World History: Modern exam has a total composite score of 77 points. It consists of four sections — Multiple Choice worth 55 points, Short Answer Questions worth 9 points, Document Based Question worth 7 points, and Long Essay Question worth 6 points. Your composite score is then converted to a final AP score between 1 and 5.
A score of 3 or higher is generally considered passing and means you are Qualified. Most colleges and universities grant credit or advanced placement for scores of 3, 4, or 5, though credit policies vary by institution so always check with your specific college.
The estimated score thresholds used in this calculator are: Composite Score AP Score 67 – 77 5 57 – 66 4 44 – 56 3 30 – 43 2 0 – 29 1
To achieve a score of 3 you need approximately 44 out of 77 composite points. Focus on answering at least 35 to 40 Multiple Choice questions correctly, earning at least 2 points on each SAQ, and writing structured DBQ and LEQ essays that include a clear thesis, evidence, and historical reasoning.
This calculator uses estimated score thresholds based on community-verified College Board data and historical scoring patterns. Results are highly accurate for practice and preparation purposes but may vary slightly from your official score since College Board adjusts cutoffs each year based on overall exam difficulty.

⚠️ Disclaimer

Score thresholds are estimated based on College Board guidelines. Actual cut scores may vary each year. This tool is intended for reference and exam preparation purposes only.