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AP Lit Score Calculator
Enter raw scores for AP English Literature: multiple choice, poetry essay, prose essay, and literary argument essay. Editable max points and weights. 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
Poetry essay
e.g. 6
Prose essay
e.g. 6
Literary argument essay
e.g. 6
Estimated AP score (1 to 5)
1
Composite ≈ 0% · weights sum to 99.9%
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 42/55 · P 5/6 · Pr 5/6 · LitArg 5/6
Composite ≈ 80% · score 5
MC 30/55 · P 3/6 · Pr 3/6 · LitArg 3/6
Composite ≈ 52% · score 3
MC 38/55 · P 4/6 · Pr 4/6 · LitArg 4/6
Composite ≈ 67% · score 4
How it works
Each section converts to a percentage, 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 English Literature has 55 multiple-choice questions and three free-response essays: a poetry essay, a prose-fiction essay, and a literary argument essay (free-response Q3). Each section converts to a percent, combines with weights, and the composite maps to a 1 to 5 AP score.
Standard weights are roughly 45% multiple choice and 55% free response, with the three essays equally weighted (about 18.3% each). The calculator uses these as defaults; adjust if your practice exam differs.
Each essay is scored on a 0 to 6 rubric: 1 point for the thesis, up to 4 points for evidence and commentary, and 1 point for sophistication. The College Board publishes the official scoring guidelines each year; self-scoring takes practice.
The College Board sets cut scores each year after equating. Typical bands suggested by published examiner statistics are around 70% for a 5, 60% for a 4, 50% for a 3, and 40% for a 2 on the composite. Actual cut scores vary.
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