Hi everyone, I'm taking the AP Lang exam in 2025 and trying to work out my potential score in advance. Anyone knows if there will be a score calculator specifically for that year? I heard the format might change.
The College Board does often alter the format or scoring distributions for AP exams from year to year, although large changes to the structure of the exams are less common. While there's not a score calculator specifically created for the 2025 AP Language and Composition exam available yet, it's a good practice to understand how the scoring typically works so you have a rough idea of how to calculate your potential scores.
The total score on the AP Language and Composition exam is based on a composite score of two sections: a multiple-choice section and a free-response section. The multiple-choice section accounts for 45% of your score, and the free-response section accounts for 55%.
Multiple Choice Section: It typically has around 45 questions. Each question correctly answered contributes toward your raw score in this section.
Free Response Section: This part usually consists of three essays, each graded on a score of 1-9. Your raw score for this section is the total of the scores for each essay.
Both raw scores are then converted into a composite score using a scale that changes slightly every year. This composite score is what determines your final AP score on a 1-5 scale.
However, this is a general estimate and can change if College Board decides to alter the format. It's best to keep an eye on the College Board's official website or announcements from your AP Lang teacher about any exam changes as your testing date nears. Good luck with your prep!
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