AP English Language Score Calculator 2025
Enter your multiple‑choice and essay points to predict your overall AP Lang score (1‑5) based on 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® English Language Score Calculator
Adjust the sliders below to calculate your potential AP® score
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Section I: Multiple-Choice – Reading
0/45
Section II: Free Response Questions
Q1 (Synthesis)
0/6
Q2 (Rhetorical Analysis)
0/6
Q3 (Argument)
0/6
Your AP® Score
1
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MCQ Score
0
FRQ Score
0
Total Score
0/100
Score Thresholds:
1 (0-35) • 2 (36-52) • 3 (53-64) • 4 (65-74) • 5 (75+)
Try English Lang Practice Tests1 (0-35) • 2 (36-52) • 3 (53-64) • 4 (65-74) • 5 (75+)
Disclaimer: Estimates only—final scores depend on College Board scaling.
How we convert raw points to scaled scores
- Multiple‑choice section (45 Qs) counts for 45 % of composite; each correct answer = 1 point.
- Free‑response essays (3 essays) count for 55 %; each essay scored 0‑6 and multiplied ×3.33 to yield 60 composite points.
- Composite total ≈ 100 points. We average the last three years’ cut‑offs to build the 5‑point scale.
2025 raw‑score → scaled‑score chart (estimate)
| Composite (0‑100) | Predicted AP Score |
|---|---|
| 75 – 100 | 5 |
| 65 – 74 | 4 |
| 53 – 64 | 3 |
| 36 – 52 | 2 |
| 0 – 35 | 1 |
Cut‑offs based on AP Lang score distributions (2022‑2024); expect minor shifts year to year.
Study tips to lock in a 5
- Annotate passages: mark rhetorical situation (speaker, audience, purpose) & transitions quickly.
- Embed micro‑quotes (≤6 words) and connect to effect for RA essay.
- For synthesis, use at least two sources and add non‑source evidence for sophistication.
- Practice MCQ pacing: 45 Qs in ≤55 min; aim ≥80 % accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is guessing penalised on the MCQ?
No. Always select an answer—there’s no deduction for wrong choices.
How many sources must I cite in the synthesis essay?
At least two to earn evidence points; three‑plus shows stronger integration.
Can I earn the sophistication point without complex vocab?
Yes. Provide insightful context, address counterargument, or recognise nuance—clarity beats flowery language.
