How is the AP Psychology exam scored?

The exam has two sections: multiple choice (100 questions, 2/3 of score) and free response (2 questions, 1/3 of score). Raw scores are converted to a 1-5 AP score.

What is a good AP Psychology score?

A score of 3 or higher is considered passing. Many colleges grant credit for scores of 4 or 5, though policies vary by institution.

How accurate is this calculator?

This calculator provides estimates based on typical scoring guidelines. Actual scores may vary as the College Board adjusts curves each year.

AP Psychology Score Calculator

Overview

Estimate your AP Psychology score by entering how many multiple-choice and free response questions you got right.

The AP Psychology Score Calculator helps you estimate your AP Psychology score by entering the number of correct answers for multiple-choice and free response questions. This tool provides an estimate of your composite score and the corresponding AP score (1-5) based on the AP scoring guidelines.

How to use

Calculate your AP Psychology score in a few simple steps.

Enter multiple choice score: Input the number of correct answers from the multiple choice section.
Enter free response scores: Input your scores for each free response question.
Calculate: Click calculate to compute your AP score.
View AP score: Review your estimated AP score (1-5 scale) and performance analysis.

FAQs

How is the AP Psychology exam scored?: The exam has two sections: multiple choice (100 questions, 2/3 of score) and free response (2 questions, 1/3 of score). Raw scores are converted to a 1-5 AP score.
What is a good AP Psychology score?: A score of 3 or higher is considered passing. Many colleges grant credit for scores of 4 or 5, though policies vary by institution.
How accurate is this calculator?: This calculator provides estimates based on typical scoring guidelines. Actual scores may vary as the College Board adjusts curves each year.