AP Psych Score Calculator

How It Works

The AP Psychology exam has two parts: Section I (Multiple Choice) with 100 questions making up about two-thirds of your overall score, and Section II (Free Response) with two questions making up the remaining third.

Default weights are MCQ 66.7% and FRQ 33.3%. You can change these in Advanced Settings if your teacher uses a different weighting.

We compute a weighted raw percentage and map it to a 1–5 score using adjustable bands. The exact AP curve varies each year based on overall student performance and exam difficulty.

Inputs Explained

• MCQ Correct and Total: Enter the number of multiple choice questions you answered correctly out of 100. You can change the total if you used a shortened practice test.
• FRQ 1 (Concept Application): Enter points earned (0-7 by default) for the question that asks you to apply psychological concepts to scenarios.
• FRQ 2 (Research Design): Enter points earned (0-7 by default) for the question about research methodology, experimental design, or data interpretation.
• Advanced Settings: Adjust section weights (must sum to 100%), customize FRQ total points if your rubric differs, and edit score band thresholds to match a specific curve.

Example Calculation

Let's walk through a sample calculation:

• MCQ: 72 out of 100 → 72 ÷ 100 = 72.0%
• FRQs: 5 + 4 = 9 out of 14 → 9 ÷ 14 ≈ 64.3%

Using the default weights (MCQ 66.7%, FRQ 33.3%), the weighted raw percentage is:

(0.720 × 0.667) + (0.643 × 0.333) ≈ 0.694 = 69.4%

With the default curve, 69.4% falls into the 60-74% range, yielding an estimated score of 3.

Tips & Notes

• Curves Change Yearly: College Board adjusts the curve annually based on overall performance. Treat this calculator as a study guide, not a prediction of your actual score.
• FRQ Strategy: For FRQs, define psychological terms clearly, apply concepts to the specific scenario, and make explicit connections to the prompt. Small rubric gains can significantly affect your estimate.
• Focus on High-Yield Topics: Practice with timed MCQs and review common topics like classical and operant conditioning, memory models, cognitive biases, research methods, and psychological perspectives.
• Know Your Vocabulary: AP Psychology has a lot of specific terminology. Make sure you can define and apply key terms from each unit.
• Practice Research Methods: The research design FRQ is predictable in format—know your experimental designs, variables, controls, and ethical considerations.

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Disclaimer

Educational tool only. Unofficial estimate. Not affiliated with the College Board. This AP Psych Score Calculator is provided for informational and practice purposes. The estimated scores are based on approximate scoring curves that may differ from actual College Board curves, which vary each year. Always refer to your official AP score report for your actual exam results.

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