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Free, instant AP score predictors for all the most popular subjects. Pick your exam, enter how many multiple-choice questions you got right and your scores on each free-response question, and get an estimated 1–5 score in seconds.

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How is the AP exam scored?

Every AP exam has two sections: a multiple-choice section (MCQ) and a free-response section (FRQ). Each section contributes to a composite raw score, and the College Board converts that raw score into a 1–5 scale using a curve that shifts slightly each year.

The curve isn't published in advance. That's why our predictions are labeled "unofficial preview" — the cutoffs we use come from past released scoring worksheets and represent our best estimate for what a current-year curve will look like. We update them each summer when official curves trickle out from AP workshops.

Common AP scoring questions

What counts as a passing AP score?
Most U.S. colleges grant credit for a 3 or higher. More selective schools (Ivies, top engineering programs) typically require a 4 or 5 for credit — check each college's AP credit policy.
How is the AP curve calculated?
The College Board uses a process called equating to make scores comparable across years. The raw-to-1-5 cutoffs shift slightly based on exam difficulty. Our cutoffs are based on the most recent publicly available scoring worksheets.
When are AP scores released?
AP scores are typically released in early July, accessible through your College Board account. The official scoring curves themselves are usually shared at AP teacher workshops in late summer — that's when we update our cutoffs.
Why is this called an "unofficial preview"?
The College Board doesn't publish exact 5-3-1 cutoffs for the current year before scores release. We use the most recently released past worksheets and label predictions clearly. Treat the result as a directional estimate, not a guarantee.
Should I trust this over my teacher's prediction?
Your teacher's gut estimate from years of seeing scored exams may be more accurate than any calculator. Use this tool to get a quick directional read, then ask your teacher to sanity-check borderline cases.