Ap European History Score Calculator

AP European History Score Calculator

Predict your 1-5 AP Exam score based on raw performance

Multiple Choice (0-55) Section I, Part A: 40% of score

Short Answer (0-9) 3 SAQs at 3 pts each: 20% of score

Document-Based Question (0-7) Section II, Part A: 25% of score

Long Essay Question (0-6) Section II, Part B: 15% of score

How the AP European History Exam is Scored

The AP European History exam evaluates your understanding of European history from roughly 1450 to the present. The score is calculated using a weighted composite of four distinct sections. This calculator uses the official College Board weighting to estimate your final score.

Score Breakdown

Multiple Choice (40%): 55 stimulus-based questions in 55 minutes. Each correct answer is worth one point.
Short Answer (20%): 3 questions requiring 3 specific pieces of evidence each.
DBQ (25%): 1 document-based essay scored on a 7-point rubric including Thesis, Context, Evidence, and Analysis.
LEQ (15%): 1 long essay from three options, scored on a 6-point rubric.

Example Calculation

If a student scores 40/55 on the MCQ, 7/9 on the SAQ, 5/7 on the DBQ, and 4/6 on the LEQ, their weighted composite would be approximately 71%. Based on historical curves, this typically results in an AP Score of 4.

Note: The "curve" (the composite score required for a 3, 4, or 5) varies slightly every year depending on the difficulty of the specific exam version.

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Mastering the AP European History Exam

Success on the AP Euro exam requires more than just memorizing dates; it demands an understanding of historical causality, continuity, and change over time. The exam covers four major periods:

Period 1 (c. 1450–1648): Renaissance, Reformation, and Religious Wars.
Period 2 (c. 1648–1815): Absolutism, Enlightenment, and the French Revolution.
Period 3 (c. 1815–1914): Industrialization, Nationalism, and Imperialism.
Period 4 (c. 1914–Present): World Wars, Cold War, and Modern Europe.

Strategies for Each Section

Section I: MCQ and SAQ
The Multiple Choice section is stimulus-based. You will always be given a text, map, or image to analyze. Don't spend too long on any one question. For the SAQs, remember the ACE acronym: Answer the question directly, Cite specific historical evidence, and Explain how the evidence proves your answer.

Section II: The DBQ and LEQ
The DBQ is the heaviest single writing component. To maximize points, ensure your thesis is a claim that can be defended and use at least six of the seven documents to support your argument. For the LEQ, focus on historical thinking skills like comparison or causation to structure your essay clearly.

Interpreting Your Results

If this calculator shows you are in the 3 or 4 range, you are on the right track! To push into the 5 range, focus on the "Complexity" point on the DBQ and LEQ rubrics. This involves demonstrating a nuanced understanding of history, such as discussing both sides of an argument or connecting a trend to a different historical period.