AP US History FRQ Grader (APUSH)
DBQ, LEQ, and SAQ — graded against the official rubric.
The AP US History (APUSH) exam has three short-answer questions, one document-based question (DBQ), and one long essay (LEQ). Upload any APUSH essay and the AI scores it against the official 7-point DBQ rubric or 6-point LEQ rubric in about fifteen seconds.
From prompt to feedback in four steps.
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Paste the prompt — any free-response question from a teacher, prep book, or practice set.
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Choose a rubric — bring your own or let the AI auto-generate one from the prompt.
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Upload your response — a photo of handwritten work or typed text both work.
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Get scored in ~15 seconds — point-by-point feedback you can actually learn from.
Every APUSH free-response type.
- Document-based question (DBQ) — 7 points
- Long essay question (LEQ) — 6 points
- Short-answer questions (SAQ) — 3 points each
The AI follows the official AP DBQ rubric (thesis, contextualization, evidence, analysis & reasoning, complexity) and AP LEQ rubric (thesis, contextualization, evidence, complexity).
FAQ
Is the APUSH FRQ grader free?
Yes. Basic is free forever and ad-supported — grade as many FRQs as you want without an account. Plus is $3.99/month and removes ads, speeds up grading, and saves unlimited history.
How accurate is the AI on APUSH free-response questions?
DBQ and LEQ rubrics are very explicit — thesis, context, evidence, analysis, complexity — which the AI scores reliably. Rev (the AI grader) follows the rubric you provide point-by-point and explains where each point landed. It is not the College Board, but students consistently report scores within 1 point of teacher grades.
Can I use my own rubric?
Yes — paste in your teacher’s rubric, the official scoring guidelines, or anything else. Or skip it and the AI will generate a defensible rubric from the prompt itself.
Do I need to type my response?
No. Take a photo of your handwritten response and upload it. Rev reads handwriting and grades against the rubric. Typed responses also work.
Is FRQ Review affiliated with the College Board?
No. AP® and Advanced Placement® are trademarks registered by the College Board. FRQ Review is a student-built practice tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the College Board.
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