AP Macroeconomics Exam Score Calculator
Estimate your 1-5 AP score based on your performance
Number of correct answers (out of 60)
Points earned (out of 10)
Points earned (out of 5)
Points earned (out of 5)
Your Predicted AP Score:
5
Composite Score: 0 / 90
How is the AP Macroeconomics Exam Scored?
The AP Macroeconomics exam consists of two main sections: a multiple-choice section and a free-response section. Understanding the weighting of these sections is crucial for targetting your study efforts.
Section Weighting
- Multiple Choice (Section I): Account for 66.7% (2/3) of your total score. There are 60 questions, and you have 70 minutes.
- Free Response (Section II): Account for 33.3% (1/3) of your total score. There are 3 questions (one long, two short), and you have 60 minutes (including a 10-minute reading period).
The Calculation Formula
To find your composite score, the College Board uses the following math:
- Multiple Choice: Your raw score (number correct) is multiplied by 1.0. (Max 60 points)
- Free Response: The sum of your points across the three FRQs (Max 20 raw points) is multiplied by 1.5. (Max 30 points)
- Total Composite Score: The MC points and weighted FRQ points are added together for a maximum possible score of 90.
Score Range Estimates
While the "curve" changes slightly every year based on difficulty, the following ranges are typical for AP Macroeconomics:
| AP Score | Composite Range (Approx) | Performance Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 70 – 90 | Extremely well qualified |
| 4 | 54 – 69 | Well qualified |
| 3 | 41 – 53 | Qualified |
| 2 | 29 – 40 | Possibly qualified |
| 1 | 0 – 28 | No recommendation |
Scoring Example
If a student gets 45 correct on the Multiple Choice and earns 7 points on FRQ 1, 4 on FRQ 2, and 3 on FRQ 3:
- MC Section: 45 x 1.0 = 45
- FRQ Section: (7 + 4 + 3) = 14. Then 14 x 1.5 = 21
- Total Composite: 45 + 21 = 66
- Final Result: AP Score of 4