AP® European History

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Albert.io Practice Exam Distributions

We thought it would be helpful to bridge the gap between our AP® Score Calculator (above) with the original practice exams published on Albert.io. This way, you can see how your practice in Albert.io might translate into the score curves on the real exams. NOTE — These score distributions are ONLY relevant for the multiple-choice sections of Albert.io’s full-length practice exams. All of these practice exams are 100% original and can only be found on Albert.io here.

What is a good AP® European History score?

Receiving a 3, 4, or 5 is a strong score on an AP® exam. According to the College Board, a 3 is ‘qualified,’ a 4 ‘well qualified,’ and a 5 ‘extremely well qualified.’ Depending on the school you plan to attend, college credits are often available for scores within the 3-5 range. To review the AP® Credit Policy, for schools you’re considering, use College Board’s search tool.

When evaluating your performance on the AP® European History Exam take into account the subject matter and your performance versus your peers’. According to the latest 2024 AP® European History score distribution report, only 71.6% of students achieved a 3 or higher.

What is the average AP® European History score?

The average AP® European History scores differ yearly due to factors such as a new student population and revision of exams (the exam was most recently updated in Fall 2015). The College Board typically attempts to maintain consistency in exams for each subject. We can analyze the average AP® European History score more efficiently by considering a multi-year trend.

We can refer to the AP® Student Score Distributions, released by the College Board annually. These reports show us that the mean score was 3.23 in 2024, 2.95 in 2023, 2.95 in 2022, 2.82 in 2021, and 2.95 in 2020. Calculating the raw average for the prior five years allows us to determine a mean score of 2.98 for AP® European History.

Why are AP® European History scores curved?

The scores on AP® exams are curved every year by the College Board to preserve consistency and standardize student performance. Courses, AP® European History included, are essentially college-level subjects. The scoring guidelines emulate the austerity of similar college courses.

How do I get a 5 on AP® European History?

This common question has no easy answer. To achieve a 5 on the AP® European History exam, you will need a combination of hard work, commitment to absorbing the material, and a structured study plan. The AP® European History measures your comprehension of European history and your capability to think historically. This four-part exam has a variety of questions which will test your knowledge of supporting concepts, main course themes, and the historical thinking skills outlined throughout the course.

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To get the most out of your study sessions, visit the AP® European History Guide.

Why should I use this AP® European History score calculator?

We’ve created Albert.io’s AP® European History score calculator with you in mind. Our goal is to motivate you as you approach this year’s exam. Our score calculators use the official scoring worksheets of previously released College Board exams to provide you with accurate and current information. We know that preparation is the key to success and in that spirit have provided you with this easy tool. Once you know the makeup of a 3, 4, or 5 AP® European History score, you will be better prepared to ace your exam with minimal worry.

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