AP Art History Score Calculator 2025
Enter your multiple‑choice and free‑response points to predict your overall AP Art History score (1‑5) using the most recent College Board curve.
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Input your raw section scores. The tool applies the 2024 score boundaries with a ±1‑pt buffer for 2025.
AP® Art History Score Calculator
Adjust the sliders below to calculate your potential AP® score
0
200
Section I: Multiple-Choice
0/80
Section II: Free Response Questions
Comparison
0/8
Visual/Contextual Analysis
0/6
Visual Analysis
0/5
Contextual Analysis
0/5
Attribution
0/5
Continuity and Change
0/5
Your AP® Score
1
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MCQ Score
0
FRQ Score
0
Total Score
0/200
Score Thresholds:
1 (0-71) • 2 (72-90) • 3 (91-112) • 4 (113-141) • 5 (142+)
Try Art History Practice Tests1 (0-71) • 2 (72-90) • 3 (91-112) • 4 (113-141) • 5 (142+)
Disclaimer: Estimates only—final scores depend on College Board scaling.
How we convert raw points to scaled scores
- Multiple‑choice: 80 questions, counts for 50 % of the composite.
- Free‑response: 6 questions (2 long essays, 4 short essays) worth 50 %.
- Composite scaled to 200 points (MCQ 100, FRQ 100). We average the last three curves to map composite → 5‑point scale.
2025 raw‑score → scaled‑score chart (estimate)
| Composite (0‑200) | Predicted AP Score |
|---|---|
| 142 – 200 | 5 |
| 113 – 141 | 4 |
| 91 – 112 | 3 |
| 72 – 90 | 2 |
| 0 – 71 | 1 |
Cut‑offs based on College Board score distributions (2022‑2024); expect small annual shifts.
Study tips to earn a 5
- Memorise the 250 required works—practice flashcards with culture, period & function.
- Use the FELT framework in essays: Form, Elements, Location, Theme.
- For MCQ image sets, scan the prompt first, then details (medium, date, culture).
- Time essays: 30 min for long, 15 min for short; outline thesis in 1‑2 sentences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is guessing penalised on the MCQ?
No. There’s no wrong‑answer penalty—answer every question.
How many images should I reference in a long essay?
At least two specific works beyond the prompt image to earn full comparison points.
How accurate is this calculator?
Within ±1 score point for most students, based on recent curves.
