AP Psychology Exam Score Calculator
Section I: Multiple Choice
Out of 100 questions (66.7% of score)
Section II: Free Response
Concept Application (Max 7 pts)
Research Design (Max 7 pts)
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Composite Score: 0 / 150
Understanding Your AP Psychology Score
The AP Psychology exam is one of the more popular Advanced Placement tests, covering topics ranging from biological bases of behavior to social psychology. Scoring a 4 or 5 is often required to receive college credit, depending on the university.
How the Exam is Weighted
Your final AP score (1–5) is derived from a composite score calculated from two sections:
- Section I: Multiple Choice (MCQ) – Contains 100 questions. This section accounts for 66.7% (two-thirds) of your total score. There is no penalty for guessing, so your raw score is simply the number of questions answered correctly.
- Section II: Free Response (FRQ) – Contains 2 questions (usually worth 7 points each). This section accounts for 33.3% (one-third) of your total score.
The Scoring Formula
Because the exam has different numbers of questions and points for each section, the College Board applies a weighting formula to create a composite score out of approximately 150 points.
| Section | Raw Range | Weight Multiplier | Max Weighted Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice | 0 – 100 | 1.0 | 100 |
| Free Response | 0 – 14 | ~3.57 | 50 |
| Total | – | – | 150 |
Estimated Grading Scale (Curve)
The cutoff scores vary slightly from year to year based on the difficulty of the specific exam version. However, based on recent historical data, the following cutoffs provide a realistic estimate:
- 5 (Extremely Well Qualified): Composite score of 113 – 150
- 4 (Well Qualified): Composite score of 93 – 112
- 3 (Qualified): Composite score of 77 – 92
- 2 (Possibly Qualified): Composite score of 65 – 76
- 1 (No Recommendation): Composite score of 0 – 64
Note: This calculator uses historical averages. Official scoring guidelines for the current year are released by the College Board after exams are graded.