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AP Psychology Score Calculator
Calculate composite score and predicted 1 to 5 grades for AP Psychology
AP Psychology Score Estimator
Calculate composite score and predicted AP grade 1 through 5
How AP Psychology Score Calculator Works
Composite Score = MCQ / 75 × 66.67 + Total FRQ Raw / 14 × 33.33Calculates composite scores based on official two-thirds Multiple Choice and one-third Free Response Question weightings according to College Board standards.
Example Calculation
AP Psychology Grade 5 Example
A student earns 60 out of 75 on multiple choice and 11 out of 14 on free response questions.
- 60 of 75 MCQs yields 53.3 weighted points
- 11 of 14 FRQ points yields 26.2 weighted points
- Composite score equals 53.3 plus 26.2 which equals 79.5 points mapping to a score of 5
Result:Score 5 Extremely Well Qualified
AP Psychology Scaled Score Curve
| AP Score | Composite Points | Qualification | College Credit Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 76 to 100 points | Extremely Well Qualified | Credit granted for Introduction to Psychology |
| 4 | 64 to 75 points | Well Qualified | Credit granted for Introduction to Psychology |
| 3 | 53 to 63 points | Qualified | Credit granted at state universities |
| 2 | 40 to 52 points | Possibly Qualified | Usually no college credit awarded |
| 1 | 0 to 39 points | No Recommendation | No college credit awarded |
Frequently Asked Questions
What composite score do you need to get a 5 on AP Psych?
To earn a 5 on the AP Psychology exam, students typically need a composite score of approximately 76 or higher out of 100.
How is the AP Psychology exam structured?
The exam features 75 multiple choice questions in 90 minutes and 2 free response questions Concept Application and Research Design in 70 minutes.
What is the weighting of the AP Psychology exam?
Section 1 Multiple Choice accounts for 66.7 percent of the score, and Section 2 Free Response accounts for 33.3 percent.
What is the pass rate for AP Psychology?
Approximately 60 percent of students earn a passing score of 3 or higher on the AP Psychology exam.
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