AP® Chemistry Score Calculator
Estimate your score on the AP Chemistry exam. Enter your section scores below to see your projected 1-5 score.
Enter Your Scores
Your estimated score will appear here.
How Our AP® Chemistry Score Calculator Works
Enter Your Raw Scores
Input the number of multiple-choice questions you answered correctly and your points for each free-response question.
We Calculate the Composite
Our tool applies the official weighting (50% for MCQ, 50% for FRQ) to calculate your total composite score out of 100.
View Your Estimated AP Score
Based on historical data, your composite score is converted to an estimated AP exam score on the 1-5 scale.
Why Use This Calculator?
🎯 Gauge Your Performance
Get a clear estimate of where you stand. Our **AP Chemistry score calculator** helps you understand your strengths and weaknesses before the exam.
💡 Focus Your Study Efforts
By seeing how your section scores contribute to the final result, you can identify which areas need the most improvement and study more efficiently.
😌 Reduce Exam Anxiety
Taking practice tests and using this calculator can build confidence and reduce stress by making the scoring process transparent and predictable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the AP Chemistry exam scored? +
The exam has two sections, each worth 50% of your final score. Section I is 60 multiple-choice questions. Section II is 7 free-response questions. This **AP Chemistry score calculator** uses this official weighting.
Is there a penalty for wrong answers? +
No. The College Board does not deduct points for incorrect answers on any AP exams. Your raw score is simply the number of questions you answer correctly.
How accurate is this calculator? +
This calculator provides a very close estimate based on the standard scoring model. However, the exact score ranges (the "curve") can vary slightly from year to year. Use this as a reliable guide for your practice tests.
What is a "good" AP Chemistry score? +
Most colleges and universities grant college credit or advanced placement for scores of 3, 4, or 5. A score of 4 or 5 is generally considered very good.
What do the AP scores 1-5 mean? +
The scores are defined as: 5 = Extremely well qualified, 4 = Well qualified, 3 = Qualified, 2 = Possibly qualified, 1 = No recommendation.
How many points are the Free-Response Questions (FRQs) worth? +
There are 3 long-response questions worth 10 points each, and 4 short-response questions worth 4 points each, for a total of 46 raw points in the FRQ section.