Adjust the sliders below to calculate your potential AP® score
The AP® Biology Score Calculator is a free, powerful tool that helps you estimate your final AP score (1–5) based on your raw scores in both Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Free Response Questions (FRQs). Whether you’re tracking your progress during test prep or analyzing mock exam performance, this calculator gives you valuable insight using College Board-aligned rubrics and scoring data.
The AP Biology Exam tests your understanding of core biological principles, scientific inquiry, and experimental design. It spans topics like:
Cellular structure and function
Genetics and evolution
Ecology
Biological systems and interactions
Section | Type | Questions | Time | Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|
I | Multiple Choice (MCQ) | 60 | 90 minutes | 50% |
II | Free Response (FRQ) | 6 (2 long + 4 short) | 90 minutes | 50% |
Breakdown of FRQs:
2 Long FRQs (10 points each)
4 Short FRQs (4 points each)
Total: 36 raw points (20 + 16)
This tool estimates your composite score out of 100 using weighted scores from the MCQ and FRQ sections. It then converts that score into an estimated AP score (1–5) based on historical exam data and scoring curves.
Section | Raw Score Range | Weight | Formula |
---|---|---|---|
MCQ | 0–60 | 50% | (Correct ÷ 60) × 50 |
FRQ | 0–36 | 50% | (Total ÷ 36) × 50 |
Composite Score | AP Score |
---|---|
85–100 | 5 |
70–84 | 4 |
55–69 | 3 |
40–54 | 2 |
Below 40 | 1 |
📌 Cutoffs vary slightly by year depending on test difficulty and the College Board curve.
Enter MCQ Score
Count your correct answers (out of 60) and input them.
Enter FRQ Scores
Score each of the 2 long FRQs (out of 10)
Score each of the 4 short FRQs (out of 4)
Add up your total raw FRQ score (max 36)
View Your Predicted Score
The calculator will give your composite and projected AP score.
Long FRQs:
Expect multi-part questions (A–E or A–F)
Use data interpretation, scientific explanations, and graphing skills
Clearly label and justify responses
Short FRQs:
Be concise but detailed
Answer all parts using scientific vocabulary
Label diagrams and use evidence-based reasoning
✅ Quickly evaluate your readiness before exam day
✅ Track your progress across practice tests
✅ Visualize score improvements in real time
✅ Target specific areas that need more revision
The AP® Biology Score Calculator is more than a number cruncher—it’s your exam prep assistant. By using this tool consistently, you can focus your study sessions, sharpen your essay-writing skills, and enter the exam room confident in your ability to succeed.
Whether you’re aiming for a 3 to earn credit or a 5 to stand out, this calculator helps you study smarter, not harder.