AP Government Score Calculator
Calculate your AP Government & Politics exam score based on multiple choice and free response performance. Our calculator uses official College Board guidelines to provide accurate score predictions and college credit eligibility.
Last updated: December 15, 2024
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Number of correct answers out of 55 questions
Free Response Questions
Section Scores
National Distribution
Strengths & Next Steps
- Excellent work! You qualify for college credit at most institutions.
Quick Example Result
For MC: 40/55, FRQ: 22/12 total points:
AP Score: 5 (Credit Eligible)
Composite Score: 86.4/100
How This Calculator Works
Our AP Government score calculator uses the official College Board scoring methodology to predict your exam results. The calculation follows standardized AP scoring guidelines used by the College Board to ensure accurate predictions for college credit eligibility.
The Scoring Formula
Multiple Choice: (Correct/55) × 50Free Response: (Points/12) × 50Composite = MC + FRQThe composite score (0-100) is then converted to the 1-5 AP scale using official College Board conversion tables. Scores of 3+ typically qualify for college credit.
Shows the weighted contribution of each exam section
Exam Structure & Content
The AP Government & Politics exam tests your understanding of American political systems, constitutional principles, and governmental processes. The exam consists of two equally-weighted sections designed to assess both factual knowledge and analytical skills.
- Multiple Choice: 55 questions testing foundational knowledge (50% of score)
- Free Response: 4 questions requiring detailed analysis (50% of score)
- Covers five major units from foundations to political participation
- Emphasizes constitutional principles, Supreme Court cases, and political processes
Sources & References
- College Board AP Program - Official AP Government Course and Exam DescriptionAuthoritative source for exam format and scoring guidelines
- AP Central - Scoring Guidelines and Student Performance DataHistorical score distributions and rubric information
- National Center for Education Statistics - Advanced Placement Program StatisticsComprehensive data on AP exam participation and outcomes
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Raw Scores:
- Multiple Choice: 40 out of 55
- FRQ 1 (Concept): 6 out of 3
- FRQ 2 (Quantitative): 6 out of 3
- FRQ 3 (SCOTUS): 5 out of 3
- FRQ 4 (Argument): 5 out of 3
Calculation Steps:
- MC Weighted: (40/55) × 50 = 36.4
- FRQ Total: 6+6+5+5 = 22 points
- FRQ Weighted: (22/12) × 50 = 50.0
- Composite: 36.4 + 50.0 = 86.4
Result: AP Score 5 (Composite: 86.4)
✓ Eligible for college credit at most institutions. Excellent performance!
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