AP Comparative Government & Politics Score Calculator 2025
Enter your multiple‑choice and free‑response points to predict your overall AP Comp Gov 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® Comparative Government & Politics Score Calculator
Adjust the sliders below to calculate your potential AP® score
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120
Section I: Multiple-Choice
0/55
Section II: Free Response Questions
Conceptual Analysis
0/4
Quantitative Analysis
0/5
Comparative Analysis
0/5
Argument Essay
0/5
Your AP® Score
1
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MCQ Score
0
FRQ Score
0
Total Score
0/120
Score Thresholds:
1 (0-42) • 2 (43-59) • 3 (60-71) • 4 (72-83) • 5 (84+)
Try Practice Tests1 (0-42) • 2 (43-59) • 3 (60-71) • 4 (72-83) • 5 (84+)
Disclaimer: Estimates only—final scores depend on College Board scaling.
How we convert raw points to scaled scores
- Multiple‑choice: 55 questions, counts for 50 % of the composite.
- Free‑response: 4 questions (Short‑Answer ×3, Argument Essay) worth 50 %.
- Composite scaled to 120 points (MCQ 60, FRQ 60). We average the last three curves to map composite → 5‑point scale.
2025 raw‑score → scaled‑score chart (estimate)
| Composite (0‑120) | Predicted AP Score |
|---|---|
| 84 – 120 | 5 |
| 72 – 83 | 4 |
| 60 – 71 | 3 |
| 43 – 59 | 2 |
| 0 – 42 | 1 |
Cut‑offs based on College Board score distributions (2022‑2024); expect minor annual adjustments.
Study tips to earn a 5
- Create comparison charts for the Big 6 countries: UK, Russia, China, Mexico, Iran, Nigeria.
- Memorise regime types, electoral systems & key institutions for each country.
- For the Argument Essay, craft a one‑sentence thesis and include at least 2 specific evidence points.
- Practise FRQs with timers: SAQs ≈ 12 min each, Essay ≈ 25 min.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is guessing penalised on the MCQ?
No. There’s no wrong‑answer penalty—answer every question.
Which FRQ is hardest?
Many students find the Argument Essay most challenging; practise structuring claims + evidence.
How accurate is this calculator?
Within ±1 score point for most students, based on recent curves.
