AP HISTORY ESSAY RUBRIC

The APUSH and WHAP each consist of two essay responses: the LEQ (long essay question) and the DBQ (documents-based question).

Attached are the links to the official College Board history essay rubrics:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/rubrics-ap-histories.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiu_dO45cXnAhVplXIEHZWTDqUQFjAAegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw0b8VAPS3dAlMHS6hmgTsBh

The link is for the current AP HISTORY LEQ and DBQ rubrics. We will notify of any changes to the rubric as College Board has been making changes to their tests recently.

*Keep in mind that this blog has no association with College Board.*

Summary:

The DBQ is composed of seven total points. You will be required to read and utilize up to six documents in order to answer a relevant prompt.

The LEQ is composed of six total points. You will be assigned a prompt which must be answered in a long-essay format. Documents are not provided for this section. Only prior knowledge from your AP class will be utilized for this portion of the exam.