Understanding Your AP Human Geography Score
The AP Human Geography exam score is calculated based on your performance on two main sections: the Multiple Choice Section and the Free Response Section. Each section is weighted differently in the final scaled score.
Section Breakdown:
- Multiple Choice Section (MCQ): This section typically consists of 70 questions and accounts for 50% of your overall exam score. Your raw score from this section is converted to a scaled score.
- Free Response Section (FRQ): This section consists of 3 free-response questions (1 Concept Application, 1 Data-Response, and 1 Argument Essay) and accounts for 50% of your overall exam score. Your raw score out of 100 points from this section is also converted to a scaled score.
How the Calculator Works:
This calculator takes your raw scores from the Multiple Choice (MCQ) and Free Response (FRQ) sections and estimates your final AP score. The process involves:
- Calculating your raw MCQ percentage:
(Your MCQ Score / Total MCQ Questions) * 100
- Calculating your raw FRQ percentage:
(Your FRQ Score / Total FRQ Points) * 100
- Each raw percentage is then mapped to a scaled score from 1 to 5 using a College Board conversion table (which can vary slightly year to year). This calculator uses a standard approximation.
Interpreting Your Score:
- 5: Extremely qualified
- 4: Very qualified
- 3: Qualified
- 2: Possibly qualified
- 1: No recommendation
Disclaimer: This calculator provides an *estimate* of your AP score. The official scoring is done by the College Board, and conversion tables can vary slightly each year. For the most accurate results, always refer to the official AP Human Geography scoring guidelines.
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// Approximate conversion rates (these can vary slightly year to year)
// Based on typical AP score distributions and College Board guidelines.
// MCQ percentage contributes 50% to the composite score before scaling.
// FRQ percentage contributes 50% to the composite score before scaling.
var mcqPercentage = (mcqScore / mcqTotal) * 100;
var frqPercentage = (frqScore / frqTotal) * 100;
// Composite raw score is a weighted average of the percentages.
// Since both sections are weighted 50%, it's a simple average of percentages.
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