Adjust the sliders below to calculate your potential AP® score
The AP® World History Score Calculator is an essential tool for students preparing for the AP World History: Modern exam. By inputting your raw scores from the Multiple Choice (MCQ) and Free Response Questions (FRQ) sections, this calculator gives you an instant, data-backed prediction of your final AP score (1–5).
Whether you’re taking a full-length mock test or just evaluating a writing section, this calculator helps you track progress and plan your revision more strategically.
The AP World History: Modern (APWH) exam assesses your understanding of global developments from c. 1200 CE to the present, covering topics like:
Global trade systems
Empires and revolutions
Industrialization and imperialism
World wars and globalization
Section | Type | Questions | Time | Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|
I-A | Multiple Choice (MCQ) | 55 questions | 55 minutes | 40% |
I-B | Short Answer (SAQ) | 3 questions | 40 minutes | 20% |
II-A | Document-Based Essay (DBQ) | 1 question | 60 minutes | 25% |
II-B | Long Essay (LEQ) | 1 of 3 prompts | 40 minutes | 15% |
The score calculator estimates your composite score (out of 100) using raw section scores and their corresponding weights. It then maps this composite to the College Board AP scale (1 to 5) based on trends and historical curves.
Section | Raw Score Range | Weight | Calculation Formula |
---|---|---|---|
MCQ | 0–55 | 40% | (MCQ ÷ 55) × 40 |
SAQ | 0–9 | 20% | (SAQ ÷ 9) × 20 |
DBQ | 0–7 | 25% | (DBQ ÷ 7) × 25 |
LEQ | 0–6 | 15% | (LEQ ÷ 6) × 15 |
Composite Score | AP Score |
---|---|
85–100 | 5 |
70–84 | 4 |
55–69 | 3 |
40–54 | 2 |
Below 40 | 1 |
📌 Note: Score boundaries are estimated from historical data and may vary slightly each year based on the College Board’s grading curve.
Enter Your MCQ Score
Count how many of the 55 questions you answered correctly.
Input Your SAQ Score
Estimate your total out of 9 points based on rubrics.
Input DBQ Score
Score out of 7 using the official rubric (thesis, sourcing, contextualization, evidence, complexity, etc.).
Input LEQ Score
Score out of 6, evaluating argument strength and historical analysis.
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The calculator combines all sections and maps your composite score to a projected AP score (1–5).
Be concise and specific. No thesis required.
Answer all subparts clearly with evidence.
Include: Thesis, Context, 6–7 Document Use, Outside Evidence, HIPP (POV analysis), Complexity.
Plan your argument before writing.
Choose the best question for your strengths.
Provide a historical claim, support with examples, and analyze significance.
Visualize your readiness with every practice test
Understand your weak points in each section
Set realistic goals and tailor your revision
Get motivated by seeing measurable improvement
The AP® World History Score Calculator gives students a smarter, faster way to prepare. Whether you’re targeting a 3 for college credit or pushing for a 5, knowing how your performance translates into your AP score can make your studying more strategic and less stressful.
Use this tool regularly after each mock exam or writing practice to refine your approach and confidently walk into your test knowing what score to expect.