AP Psychology Score Calculator
Estimate your 2024 AP Psych Exam Score
Section I: Multiple Choice
There are 100 questions total. Each is worth 1 point.
Section II: Free Response
Each FRQ is graded on a 7-point scale.
How is the AP Psychology Exam Scored?
The AP Psychology Exam consists of two main sections: Section I (Multiple Choice Questions) and Section II (Free Response Questions). To calculate your composite score, the College Board applies specific weights to each section to ensure the final score reflects the appropriate mastery of the material.
The Scoring Formula
- Multiple Choice (2/3 of total score): Your raw score is simply the number of questions answered correctly (out of 100). No points are deducted for incorrect answers.
- Free Response (1/3 of total score): There are 2 FRQs, each worth 7 points. The total raw FRQ score (out of 14) is multiplied by approximately 3.5714 to scale it up to 50 possible points.
- Composite Score: MCQ Raw (max 100) + Scaled FRQ (max 50) = 150 Total Points.
Composite Score to AP Grade (Estimated)
| Composite Score Range | AP Score |
|---|---|
| 113 – 150 | 5 (Extremely Well Qualified) |
| 93 – 112 | 4 (Well Qualified) |
| 77 – 92 | 3 (Qualified) |
| 65 – 76 | 2 (Possibly Qualified) |
| 0 – 64 | 1 (No Recommendation) |
Example Calculation
If you get 80 questions correct on the MCQ and earn a 5 on FRQ 1 and a 4 on FRQ 2:
- MCQ Weighted: 80 × 1.0 = 80
- FRQ Raw: 5 + 4 = 9
- FRQ Weighted: 9 × 3.5714 = 32.14
- Composite Score: 80 + 32.14 = 112.14
- Result: An AP Score of 4 (just missing a 5).
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The AP Psychology exam uses "rights-only" scoring. You should always answer every question on the multiple-choice section, even if you have to guess.
Cognitive Psychology (13-17%) and Clinical Psychology (12-16%) usually make up the largest portions of the exam.