AP Lang Score Calculator

Estimate your AP English Language score based on College Board grading curves.

Grading Curve:
Section I: Multiple Choice
Counts for 45% of score
Section II: Essays

Estimated AP Score

0
Composite = MCQ + (Essays × 3.0555)

Breakdown

MCQ Score 0
Essays Total 0 / 18
Composite Score 0 / 100
College Credit --

"What-If" Matrix

Rows: MCQ | Cols: Essay Avg

Understanding Your AP Lang Score

The AP English Language and Composition exam requires a balance of strong reading comprehension (Section I) and persuasive writing skills (Section II).

How the Exam is Scored

The exam produces a composite score of approximately 100 points, translated into a 1–5 scale.

  • Section I: Multiple Choice (45%): 45 questions. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. No penalty for guessing.
  • Section II: Free Response (55%): Three essays (Synthesis, Rhetorical Analysis, Argument) scored 0–6.

The Grading Curve

Recent trends follow this general distribution:

AP Score
5
73+ Pts
Extremely Well Qualified
AP Score
4
62-72 Pts
Well Qualified
AP Score
3
52-61 Pts
Qualified
AP Score
2
40-51 Pts
Possibly Qualified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a "Passing" score?

A score of 3 is generally considered passing. However, many top-tier universities require a 4 or 5 to grant college credit for an English composition course.

How accurate is this calculator?

This tool uses a weighting formula derived from the most recently released scoring guidelines. While highly accurate for practice, the official curve varies slightly every year.

Do I lose points for wrong answers?

No! There is no penalty for guessing on the multiple-choice section. You should answer every question.