Adjust the sliders below to calculate your potential AP® score
The AP® English Language Score Calculator is a free tool that allows students to predict their AP exam score (1–5) using raw performance data from the Multiple Choice (MCQ) and Free Response (Essay/FRQ) sections of the exam. This calculator uses College Board scoring guidelines and historical scaling data to provide a realistic estimate of your final score.
It’s ideal for anyone taking practice tests or looking to track their progress before the AP exam in May 2025.
AP English Language and Composition focuses on rhetoric, persuasive writing, and analyzing non-fiction texts. It teaches students to:
Analyze purpose, tone, and rhetorical strategies
Write evidence-based, structured arguments
Synthesize information from multiple sources
Use sophisticated grammar and academic style
Reading comprehension
Rhetorical analysis
Argument development
Source synthesis
Clarity and mechanics of writing
Section | Type | Questions/Tasks | Time | Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|
I | Multiple Choice (MCQ) | 45 questions | 60 minutes | 45% |
II | Free Response (FRQ) | 3 essays | 120 minutes | 55% |
Essay Breakdown:
Synthesis Essay – Combine multiple sources
Rhetorical Analysis Essay – Analyze author’s argument
Argument Essay – Develop your own argument
This calculator helps determine your composite score out of 100 and then maps that score to an AP grade (1–5). It weighs both sections according to official exam structure.
Section | Raw Score Range | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|
MCQ | 0–45 | 45% |
FRQ | 0–27 (9 per essay) | 55% |
Each essay is graded on a 0–6 rubric (then converted to a 9-point scale in composite score calculations).
Composite Score | Predicted AP Score |
---|---|
85–100 | 5 |
70–84 | 4 |
55–69 | 3 |
40–54 | 2 |
Below 40 | 1 |
📌 Score thresholds are approximate and may vary based on the College Board’s annual curve.
Input MCQ Score
Enter your number of correct answers out of 45.
Input FRQ Scores
Each of your three essays should be self-scored out of 6. Multiply each score by 1.5 to scale to a 9-point format.
View Your Predicted AP Score
The calculator provides your composite score and predicts your AP score from 1 to 5.
Practice identifying rhetorical strategies (ethos, pathos, logos)
Understand how tone, diction, and syntax impact meaning
Read a variety of editorials, essays, speeches, and letters
Follow a clear structure: thesis → evidence → analysis
Use sophisticated transitions and vocabulary
Show understanding of the prompt and source material
Always cite sources in the synthesis essay
Include specific, relevant examples in the argument essay
📊 Accurately predict your AP exam score
⏱️ Track performance from practice exams
🎯 Focus your studying on areas that need improvement
🧠 Understand how each section contributes to your final score
📝 Adjust essay strategies based on real data
The AP® English Language Score Calculator is the perfect companion for students aiming to analyze performance, target weak areas, and build test-taking confidence. By simulating real exam scoring, it helps you prepare with accuracy and purpose.
Whether you’re striving for college credit or a 5, using this calculator will help you study smarter, not harder.