Enter your multiple-choice and free-response scores into the calculator to determine your AP Language and Composition exam score.

AP Lang Score Calculation Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the AP score from your multiple-choice and free-response scores.

AP Score = (Multiple-Choice Score + Free-Response Score) / 2

Variables:

  • AP Score is the total score you receive.
  • Multiple-Choice Score is the score you obtain from the multiple-choice section.
  • Free-Response Score is the score you obtain from the free-response section.

To calculate the AP score, add the multiple-choice score to the free-response score and divide the result by 2.

What is AP Score Calculation?

AP score calculation refers to the process of determining your final AP exam score based on your performance in both the multiple-choice and free-response sections. This involves understanding your individual section scores and combining them according to the specific formula used for the AP Language and Composition exam. Proper score calculation helps in assessing your preparedness and areas needing improvement.

How to Calculate AP Score?

The following steps outline how to calculate your AP score using the given formula.


  1. First, determine your multiple-choice score.
  2. Next, determine your free-response score.
  3. Use the formula from above: AP Score = (Multiple-Choice Score + Free-Response Score) / 2.
  4. Finally, calculate the AP score by plugging in the values.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

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