Are AP score predictions exact?

No. College Board re-curves every administration, so the cut scores shift year to year. These calculators use representative bands per exam, so treat the predicted 1–5 as an estimate.

What AP score do I need to pass?

A 3 is generally considered qualifying, and many colleges grant credit for a 3, 4, or 5 depending on the exam and institution. Check each college's AP credit policy.

AP Score Calculator

Pick your AP exam to estimate your 1–5 score from a composite, using that exam's own representative cut bands.

Sources and methodology

AP score bands are representative estimates, not official per-form cut scores. College Board re-curves each administration.

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