AP Bio Score Calculator
Estimate your AP Biology exam score based on your performance
1 Multiple Choice Section
Note: Multiple choice questions are worth 1 point each. No points are deducted for incorrect answers.
2 Free Response Section
Each long question worth up to 10 points
Each short question worth up to 4 points
Tip: Free response questions are graded on a rubric. Partial credit is awarded for partially correct answers.
Your Estimated AP Biology Score
Multiple Choice
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out of 60 points
Free Response
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out of 36 points
Composite Score
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out of 96 points
Your Estimated AP Score
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AP Score Scale:
1
No Recommendation
2
Possibly Qualified
3
Qualified
4
Well Qualified
5
Extremely Well Qualified
How AP Biology Scoring Works
Multiple Choice (50% of total score)
- • 60 questions in 90 minutes
- • Each correct answer = 1 point
- • No penalty for wrong answers
- • Maximum raw score: 60 points
Free Response (50% of total score)
- • 6 questions in 90 minutes
- • 2 long questions (10 points each)
- • 4 short questions (4 points each)
- • Maximum raw score: 36 points
Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate based on typical scoring patterns. Actual AP scores may vary due to statistical equating and curve adjustments made by the College Board.