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Predict your AP US History score based on your practice test performance.
Enter your scores from a practice test or your actual section scores:
out of 55 points
55 questions in 55 minutes
out of 9 points
3 questions, 3 points each
out of 7 points
Document-Based Question
out of 6 points
Choose 1 of 3 prompts
About the APUSH Exam
The AP US History exam covers American history from 1491 to the present.
Exam Structure
| Section | Weight | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice | 40% | 55 | 55 questions in 55 minutes |
| Short Answer | 20% | 9 | 3 questions, 3 points each |
| DBQ | 25% | 7 | Document-Based Question |
| Long Essay | 15% | 6 | Choose 1 of 3 prompts |
Score Ranges
| AP Score | Composite Range | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 75% - 100% | Extremely well qualified |
| 4 | 60% - 74% | Well qualified |
| 3 | 47% - 59% | Qualified |
| 2 | 32% - 46% | Possibly qualified |
| 1 | 0% - 31% | No recommendation |
Study Tips
- Focus on historical thinking skills
- Practice DBQ essays with primary sources
- Know key periods and themes
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