Updated for 2025 Exam

AP Biology Score Calculator 2025

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2025 Exam Format

Multiple Choice

50%
Correct Answers/60

Free Response

50%
Long (10 pts)
/10
/10
Short (4 pts)
/4
/4
/4
/4
Predicted Score
1
Composite: 0%
Likely GradeNo Credit
Needs Improvement

Breakdown

MCQ75%
FRQ72%
AP Score
1/ 5
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How Is the AP Biology Score Calculated?

Calculating your AP Biology score involves a two-step process. First, your raw scores from the Multiple Choice (MCQ) and Free Response (FRQ) sections are tallied. Then, these raw scores are weighted to create a Composite Score (usually out of 100 or 120), which is finally mapped to the 1-5 scale.

Section I

Multiple Choice (MCQ)

  • Questions60
  • Time1hr 30min
  • Weight50%
Section II

Free Response (FRQ)

  • Questions6 (2 Long, 4 Short)
  • Time1hr 30min
  • Weight50%

Score Distribution (2024 vs Historical)

Understanding the pass rate can help you gauge the difficulty of the exam. In 2024, the AP Biology exam had a mean score of 3.15.

AP ScoreMeaning2024 %
5Extremely Well Qualified~15%
4Very Well Qualified~23%
3Qualified (Passing)~30%
2Possibly Qualified~22%
1No Recommendation~10%

Source: College Board Official Data

AP Biology Score Conversion Chart

While there is no single official "Raw Score to AP Score" table because the curve changes yearly, this chart represents the safest estimates based on the last 5 years.

Composite (Approx)AP Score
72% - 100%5
56% - 71%4
42% - 55%3
30% - 41%2
0% - 29%1

What is a Passing Score?

A score of 3 or higher is considered passing. However, if you are aiming for credit at competitive universities, you should aim for a 4 or 5.

Always check specific college policies.

How to Score a 5 on the AP Biology Exam

1

Master FRQ Verbs

Know the difference between "Describe," "Explain," and "Justify." Justifying requires using data to support a claim.

2

Focus on Big Ideas

Don't memorize trivia. Focus on Evolution, Energetics, Genetics, and Systems Interactions.

3

Practice Stats

Be comfortable with Chi-Square, Standard Error, and interpreting Error Bars on graphs.

View Official Past FRQs

AP Biology Score Release Date 2025

Expected Release: Early July 2025

Scores are typically released starting July 7th. You will need to log in to your College Board student account to view your results.

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