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AP Comparative Government score calculator.

Enter your multiple-choice count and your four free-response scores. We weight the sections evenly, apply estimated cut scores, and predict your 1 to 5 for AP Comparative Government and Politics.

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MCQ — correct answers / 55
55 questions · 0.91× weight per correct
Free-response sections
Curves are reasonable estimates. Your actual score is set by the College Board.
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About this calculator

Tuned for AP Comparative Government.

AP Comparative Government, often shortened to AP Comp Gov, studies six core countries through 55 multiple-choice questions and four free-response questions, split evenly. This AP Comp Gov score calculator mirrors that structure with estimated cut scores.

Step 1
Count MCQ correct
Out of 55 questions across the six course countries. This half is 50 percent of your score.
Step 2
Estimate FRQ scores
Four questions: conceptual analysis, country context, comparative analysis, and an argument essay.
Step 3
Press Calculate
We map your composite, out of 100, to a 1 to 5. Around 68 earns a 5.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers — written by humans, not a chatbot.

Which countries does the exam cover?

AP Comparative Government focuses on six core countries: the United Kingdom, Russia, China, Mexico, Iran, and Nigeria. Multiple-choice and free-response questions draw on examples from across these six.

How is it different from AP US Government?

The format is similar, with multiple choice and four free-response questions split evenly. Comparative Government compares political systems across six countries, while US Government focuses on the American system.

Are these cut scores official?

No. They are reasonable estimates from past exams. The College Board sets the official thresholds each year, so use the result as a planning tool.

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