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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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.
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.