How is the AP Chemistry exam scored?

The AP Chemistry exam is scored on a scale of 1-5. It consists of two sections: Multiple Choice (50% of score) and Free Response (50% of score).

What raw score do I need for a 5 in AP Chem?

Typically, you need a composite score of roughly 72-79% or higher (approx 78-80 points out of 106) to earn a 5, though the curve varies slightly each year.

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How the AP Chemistry Score is Calculated

The AP Chemistry exam is divided into two sections, each accounting for 50% of your final grade. Our calculator uses the standard College Board weighting to estimate your score.

Section I (Multiple Choice): 60 questions, 90 minutes. Counts for 50% of the total score.
Section II (Free Response): 7 questions (3 Long, 4 Short), 105 minutes. Counts for 50% of the total score.

Score Breakdown (Approximate)

While the curve varies slightly by year, here is the general composite score range for each AP Grade:

5: 79 - 100 points
4: 64 - 78 points
3: 45 - 63 points
2: 28 - 44 points

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