Adjust the sliders below to calculate your potential AP® score
The AP® Human Geography Score Calculator is an essential tool for students who want to understand where they stand before or after taking practice exams. This calculator gives a real-time prediction of your AP score (1–5) based on your performance on multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and free-response questions (FRQs) using data from College Board’s official rubric and past scoring distributions.
The AP Human Geography (APHG) course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that shape human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Topics include:
Population and migration
Cultural patterns
Political organization of space
Agriculture and land use
Industrial and economic development
Cities and urban land use
Section | Type | Questions | Time | Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|
I | Multiple Choice (MCQ) | 60 questions | 60 minutes | 50% |
II | Free Response (FRQ) | 3 questions | 75 minutes | 50% |
This score calculator allows students to enter their raw performance data and receive an estimated AP score based on the College Board’s scoring model.
Section | Raw Score Range | Exam Weight | Calculation Formula |
---|---|---|---|
MCQs | 0–60 | 50% | (MCQs ÷ 60) × 50 |
FRQs | 0–9 (3 FRQs, 3 pts each) | 50% | (FRQ ÷ 9) × 50 |
The Composite Score (0–100) is then matched to the typical AP score curve:
Composite Score Range | Predicted AP Score |
---|---|
85–100 | 5 |
70–84 | 4 |
55–69 | 3 |
40–54 | 2 |
Below 40 | 1 |
📝 These thresholds are approximations. Cutoffs may change slightly each year.
Count Your Correct MCQ Answers
Enter the number you got right out of 60.
Estimate Your FRQ Scores
Each of the 3 FRQs is scored out of 3. Enter your raw points.
Get Your Predicted Score
The calculator combines your inputs, applies the scoring weights, and shows your projected AP score (1–5).
✅ Track Your Progress after practice tests
✅ Set Clear Score Goals based on predictions
✅ Understand Scoring Breakdown before exam day
✅ Refine Study Strategy by identifying weak areas
To maximize your FRQ score:
Answer all parts of each question (typically labeled A, B, C)
Use geographic concepts and vocabulary precisely
Provide real-world examples and case studies
Be clear and concise – unnecessary fluff can cost you time
Master key models: Von Thünen, Demographic Transition, Gravity Model
Study past FRQs from College Board archives
Make flashcards for vocabulary terms
Use geographic data sets, maps, and graphs
Take timed practice exams and use this calculator to score them
The AP® Human Geography Score Calculator is your companion in preparing for one of the most approachable AP exams. By understanding how your raw scores translate into final scores, you’ll gain clarity, direction, and confidence in your test-taking strategy.
Don’t just study hard—study smart by using this tool after every practice session to optimize your performance and get closer to that coveted 5.