1. What is the AP Language Exam?

The AP Language and Composition exam assesses your skills in analyzing and writing about rhetorical situations. The 3-hour exam consists of a multiple-choice section (45 questions) and three free-response essays.

2. How is the AP Score Calculated?

The AP score is calculated by combining:

Where:

• MCQ — Multiple Choice Score (0-45 raw points)
• Essay1 — Synthesis Essay (0-6 points)
• Essay2 — Rhetorical Analysis Essay (0-6 points)
• Essay3 — Argument Essay (0-6 points)

Conversion: The composite score (max ~150) is then converted to the 1-5 AP scale.

3. Understanding Your Score

Score Ranges:

• 5: Extremely well qualified (≈110-150 composite)
• 4: Well qualified (≈90-109 composite)
• 3: Qualified (≈70-89 composite)
• 2: Possibly qualified (≈50-69 composite)
• 1: No recommendation (0-49 composite)

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your raw multiple-choice score (number correct) and essay scores (0-6 scale). The calculator estimates your likely AP score.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides a close estimate based on historical scoring curves, but actual cutoffs may vary slightly by year.

Q2: What's a good score?
A: Most colleges grant credit for scores of 3 or higher, with selective schools often requiring 4 or 5.

Q3: How is the multiple-choice scored?
A: There's no penalty for wrong answers, so your raw score is simply the number correct.

Q4: Are all essays weighted equally?
A: Yes, each essay contributes equally to your composite score.

Q5: When are scores released?
A: AP scores are typically available in early July.