AP Calculus BC raw score conversion

Hi everyone! Quick question: Does anyone know how the raw score conversion works for the AP Calculus BC exam? I've been taking practice exams and I'm curious about how the raw scores translate to the official 1-5 scale. Thanks in advance!

Hi there! The AP Calculus BC exam's raw score conversion depends on a process called equating. It's important to know that the conversion may vary slightly each year based on the exam's difficulty and the performance of the students. However, I can give you a general idea of how the raw scores usually convert to the 1-5 scale.

Your raw score is calculated by combining your multiple-choice and free-response scores. For the multiple-choice section (45 questions), each correct answer is worth 1 point. The free-response section consists of six questions, each worth a maximum of 9 points. Your total raw score can range from 0 to 108.

Once you have your raw score, you can estimate the corresponding AP score. Here's a general guideline for the raw score conversion, but keep in mind that this is only an approximation:

- AP Score 5: 74-108

- AP Score 4: 58-73

- AP Score 3: 41-57

- AP Score 2: 22-40

- AP Score 1: 0-21

Remember that these ranges can change, as the College Board doesn't publish official scoring guidelines for each year. However, this should give you a good idea of how your raw scores might translate to the AP 1-5 scale. Good luck with your studying and your exam!