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AP Gov Score Calculator
Enter raw scores for the AP US Government and Politics exam: multiple choice and the four free-response questions. Adjust max points and weights if needed. The calculator returns a weighted composite and an estimated AP score from 1 to 5.
Section scores
Enter raw points per section. Max points and weights are editable.
Multiple choice (55 Qs)
e.g. 55
Concept Application FRQ
e.g. 3
Quantitative Analysis FRQ
e.g. 4
SCOTUS Comparison FRQ
e.g. 4
Argument Essay FRQ
e.g. 6
Estimated AP score (1 to 5)
1
Composite ≈ 0% · weights sum to 100%
Estimated score bands (composite %)
- Score 5≥ 70%
- Score 4≥ 60%
- Score 3≥ 50%
- Score 2≥ 40%
- Score 1< 40%
Bands are general estimates, not official cut scores.
Examples
MC 38/55 · CA 2/3 · QA 3/4 · SC 3/4 · Arg 4/6
Composite ≈ 65% · score 4
MC 45/55 · CA 3/3 · QA 4/4 · SC 4/4 · Arg 5/6
Composite ≈ 86% · score 5
MC 28/55 · CA 1/3 · QA 2/4 · SC 2/4 · Arg 3/6
Composite ≈ 47% · score 2
How it works
Each section converts to a percentage (raw / max × 100), then combines with the weights you provide into a composite percentage. The composite maps to an AP score using estimated bands.
Composite · Σ (section% × weight) / Σ weight
AP score bands · 5 ≥ 70%, 4 ≥ 60%, 3 ≥ 50%, 2 ≥ 40%, 1 below
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Unofficial. AP score cut points are set by the College Board and vary by year and exam form. This calculator is an independent educational estimator and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the College Board.
Frequently asked questions
AP US Government and Politics has 55 multiple-choice questions and four free-response questions: Concept Application (3 pts), Quantitative Analysis (4 pts), SCOTUS Comparison (4 pts), and Argument Essay (6 pts). MC and FR are weighted 50/50 by default, with the four FRQs sharing the FR weight equally.
Concept Application gives a scenario and tests applying course concepts (3 points). Quantitative Analysis interprets a data display (4 points). SCOTUS Comparison links a non-required case to a required case (4 points). Argument Essay defends a thesis with evidence and reasoning (6 points).
Cut points vary, but commonly: 70% or higher for a 5, 60% or higher for a 4, 50% or higher for a 3, 40% or higher for a 2, below 40% for a 1. These are general estimates, not official cut scores.
No. Independent unofficial estimator. The only authoritative AP score is the one the College Board sends in July.
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