Predict your AP score. Every subject.
Enter your MCQ correct count and free-response section scores. We’ll show your predicted 1–5 score, the composite raw points, and what colleges typically accept it for credit.
How the calculator works.
Tuned for each subject’s scoring curve.
Every subject has different MCQ counts, FRQ rubrics, and cut-score thresholds. Open the one that matches your exam.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers — written by humans, not a chatbot.
Is this the official AP score calculator?
No — Curve is an independent study tool. The official scoring is determined by the College Board after each exam. Our curves are tuned to match recent years’ published cut-score ranges and are updated annually.
How accurate are the predicted scores?
Within 1 raw composite point on most subjects, based on the most recent two years of publicly released cut scores. For subjects whose curves shift annually (notably AP US History and AP Biology), expect a wider error margin.
What year's curve do you use?
The 2025 May administration curve, used as our estimate baseline. We document the specific cut-score thresholds on every subject calculator page so you can see exactly how a score was reached.
Can I get a 5 with a low MCQ score?
Yes, if your FRQ scores are strong. The composite is what matters — and the FRQ section is weighted heavily on most subjects (often 50% of the total).
Does the calculator save my scores?
No. Nothing leaves your device. We don’t use accounts, cookies for tracking the calculator, or send your inputs to a server.
Why does my school AP test seem easier or harder than this?
Practice tests at school often use older or unscaled material. The AP itself is scaled — the College Board adjusts cut scores each year so the same final score reflects the same level of mastery across years.