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What is a good AP® World History score?

Scores of 3, 4, and 5 on an AP® exam are passing scores and generally considered a good score. The College Board defines a 3 as ‘qualified, 4 as ‘well qualified,’ and a 5 as ‘extremely well qualified.’ Many colleges and universities will offer you college credits for scoring in these ranges, but the exact requirements will vary by school and department. You can find out the AP® credit policy for schools you’re interested in applying to by goinghere.

When thinking about how you scored on your AP® World History exam, you should factor in overall student performance on the exam. For AP® World History in 2020, 60.2% of test takers received a passing score of 3 or greater. You can reference the2020 student score distributionshere.

What is the average AP® WorldHistory score?

Each year, the average AP® WorldHistory score is slightly different. This is due to a number of factors such as a revised exam and a different student population to calculate scores from. One of the best ways to think about the average AP® WorldHistory score is to consider a multi-year trend. AP® Student Score Distributions released by the College Board report that the mean AP® WorldHistory score was 2.61 in 2014, 2.61 in 2015, 2.66 in 2016, 2.76 in 2017, 2.78 in 2018, 2.75 in 2019 and 2.88 in 2020. These scores have been very consistent, but there will likely be a noticeable change in the 2019 when the first group of students take the redesigned AP® World History Exam.

Why are AP® WorldHistory scores curved?

The College Board curves AP® exams, including AP® World History, to maintain a certain standard and level of consistency over different years. AP® courses are inherently college-level classes, and thus the scoring guidelines are reflected to account for the rigor of these courses.

How do I get a 5 on AP® WorldHistory?

Study hard and study smart! There is no simple solutionto scoring a 5 on AP® WorldHistory, but a combination of conceptuallearning, diligent studying, and targetedpractice can help you reach the top score. History exams from the College Board now emphasize a great deal ofHistorical Thinking Skills. The volume of memorization is reduced from previous versions of the exam, but you will need a greater understanding of how different events, time periods, and ideologies are related and change over time. You will also need to demonstrate this understanding in the form of full essays.

We have written many free review articles and study guides for AP® WorldHistory. Here are a few that we recommend for you to read today:

• AP® World History FAQ
• Is AP® World History Hard?
• How to Study for AP® World History
• The Ultimate List of AP® World History Tips
• One Month AP® World History Study Guide
• 7 Simple AP® World History Review Strategies

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Why should I use this AP® WorldHistory score calculator?

Albert’s AP® WorldHistory score calculator models the official scoring worksheets of previously released exams by the College Board, making our score calculators the most accurate and up-to-date. Score calculators are a great way to monitor your improvement as you study for your AP® exams. A strong understanding of how many multiple-choice questions and free response points you’ll need to score a 3, 4, or 5 can play a big role inmeeting your goals on exam day.

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