AP Psychology Score Calculator
Calculate your AP Psychology 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 100 questions
Free Response Questions
Apply psychological concepts to scenarios
Analyze research design and methodology
Section Scores
National Distribution
Strengths & Next Steps
- Excellent work! You qualify for college credit at most institutions.
Quick Example Result
For MC: 70/100, FRQ: 12/14 total points:
AP Score: 4 (Credit Eligible)
Composite Score: 75.2/100
How This Calculator Works
Our AP Psychology 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/100) × 66.7Free Response: (Points/14) × 33.3Composite = 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 Psychology exam tests your understanding of psychological principles, research methods, and the application of psychological concepts to real-world scenarios. The exam covers the major areas of psychological study and emphasizes both factual knowledge and analytical thinking.
- Multiple Choice: 100 questions testing conceptual understanding (66.7% of score)
- Free Response: 2 questions requiring detailed analysis and applications (33.3% of score)
- Covers seven major units from biological bases to treatment approaches
- Emphasizes research methods, psychological theories, and real-world applications
Sources & References
- College Board AP Program - Official AP Psychology Course and Exam DescriptionAuthoritative source for exam format and scoring guidelines
- AP Central - Psychology Scoring Guidelines and Student Performance DataHistorical score distributions and rubric information
- American Psychological Association - Educational Standards and Assessment GuidelinesProfessional standards for psychology education and evaluation
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Raw Scores:
- Multiple Choice: 70 out of 100
- FRQ 1 (Concept Application): 6 out of 7
- FRQ 2 (Research Methods): 6 out of 7
Calculation Steps:
- MC Weighted: (70/100) × 66.7 = 46.7
- FRQ Total: 6+6 = 12 points
- FRQ Weighted: (12/14) × 33.3 = 28.5
- Composite: 46.7 + 28.5 = 75.2
Result: AP Score 4 (Composite: 75.2)
✓ Eligible for college credit at most institutions. Excellent performance!
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