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AP Score Calculators

Predict your 1-5 score for any AP exam. Pick your subject below to enter your raw Multiple Choice and Free Response points.

AP Biology

50% MCQ / 50% FRQ. Predict your score from raw points.

AP Calculus AB

50% MCQ / 50% FRQ across 6 free-response questions.

AP Calculus BC

Includes your AB subscore alongside the main BC score.

AP Chemistry

50% MCQ / 50% FRQ using official College Board weighting.

AP English Language

45 MCQs plus 3 essays scored on the official rubric.

AP English Literature

55 MCQs plus 3 essays scored on the official rubric.

AP Psychology

66.7% MCQ / 33.3% FRQ across 75 multiple-choice questions.

AP Statistics

Accounts for the Investigative Task's 3.125x weighting.

AP US History (APUSH)

MCQ, SAQ, DBQ, and LEQ sections combined into one score.

How AP Exams Are Scored

Every AP exam reports a final score from 1 to 5, built from two parts: the Multiple Choice section and the Free Response section. Each exam weights these two parts differently — for example, AP Calculus AB splits 50/50, while AP Psychology weights Multiple Choice more heavily at 66.7%.

Your raw points from each section are converted to a weighted composite score, which is then mapped onto the 1-5 scale using that year's scoring curve. The curve is set after the exam is administered and can shift slightly depending on how difficult that year's test was.

AP Scoring FAQs

What is a good AP score?
A 3 is generally considered passing and can earn college credit at many schools. A 4 is well qualified, and a 5 is extremely well qualified — the top score most competitive colleges look for.
Do all colleges accept AP credit?
No. Credit policies vary widely by school and even by department. Most public universities accept a 3+, while some highly selective schools only grant credit for a 4 or 5, or use AP scores for placement rather than credit.
How is the final AP score (1-5) calculated?
Each exam converts your raw Multiple Choice and Free Response points into a weighted composite score, which is then mapped to the 1-5 scale using that year's scoring curve. The curve can shift slightly year to year based on exam difficulty.
Are these calculators official College Board tools?
No. These are independent estimators built from released College Board scoring guidelines and historical curves. They are not affiliated with the College Board and should be used as a study aid, not a guarantee of your final score.

Disclaimer: Not affiliated with the College Board®.