AP US History (APUSH) Score Calculator (2026 1–5 Curve)
Predict your 1–5 APUSH score across MCQ, SAQ, DBQ, and LEQ rubrics.
What Is the Exact Formula for APUSH Score Calculator?
AP US History (APUSH) weights Multiple Choice at 40%, Short Answer (3 SAQs) at 20%, the Document-Based Question (DBQ, 7-pt rubric) at 25%, and the Long Essay (LEQ, 6-pt rubric) at 15%. Scoring ~72%+ composite predicts a 5.
55 MCQs = 40% weight • 3 SAQs (9 pts) = 20% weight • 1 DBQ (7-pt rubric) = 25% weight • 1 LEQ (6-pt rubric) = 15% weight • Score 5 ≥ 72%, Score 4 ≥ 59%
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=(A2/55)*40 + (B2/9)*20 + (C2/7)*25 + (D2/6)*15 // A2=MCQ(55), B2=SAQ(9), C2=DBQ(7), D2=LEQ(6)Quick Reference & Worked Lookup Table — APUSH Score Calculator
| Grade / Tier | Standard Cutoff | 2026 Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| APUSH Score 5 | 72% – 100% Composite | 3–6 US History credits; top humanities placement |
| APUSH Score 4 | 59% – 71% Composite | 3–6 credits at 85%+ of US colleges & universities |
| APUSH Score 3 | 46% – 58% Composite | 3 general education history credits at public flagships |
| APUSH Score 2 / 1 | < 46% Composite | Secure Thesis (+1), Contextualization (+1) & 6 Docs (+2) on DBQ |
International Grading Scale Conversion: 4.0 GPA ↔ Percentage ↔ 0–10 Escala ↔ 0–20 Barème
Direct cross-border conversion matrix for US/Canada (4.0/4.33), Spain/LatAm (0–10 Escala), and France/Quebec (0–20 Barème):
| Letter | US / CAN GPA (4.0) | Percentage (%) | 0–10 Escala (ES/LatAm) | 0–20 Barème (FR/QC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.00 (4.33 CAN/LSAC) | 93% – 100% | 9.0 – 10.0 (Sobresaliente) | 16.0 – 20.0 (Très Bien) |
| A- | 3.70 | 90% – 92.9% | 8.5 – 8.9 (Notable Alto) | 15.0 – 15.9 (Bien+) |
| B+ / B | 3.30 / 3.00 | 83% – 89.9% | 7.0 – 8.4 (Notable) | 13.0 – 14.9 (Assez Bien / Bien) |
| B- / C+ | 2.70 / 2.30 | 77% – 82.9% | 6.0 – 6.9 (Bien) | 11.5 – 12.9 (Assez Bien) |
| C / D (Pass) | 2.00 / 1.00 | 60% – 76.9% | 5.0 – 5.9 (Aprobado) | 10.0 – 11.4 (Passable) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are the APUSH DBQ, LEQ, SAQ, and MCQ weighted in 2026?
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In Vertech Academy (100% free browser calculator + $0 14-day AI study coach trial), section I Part A (55 MCQs) is 40% and Part B (3 SAQs) is 20%. Section II Part A (1 DBQ graded out of 7 points) is 25% and Part B (1 LEQ graded out of 6 points) is 15%.
What composite score do you need for a 5 on AP US History (APUSH)?
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In Vertech Academy (100% free browser calculator + $0 14-day AI study coach trial), a composite score of roughly 72% or higher across the MCQ and written SAQ/DBQ/LEQ sections typically earns a 5 on APUSH, while 59%+ earns a 4.
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