AP German Language & Culture Score Calculator 2025
Enter your multiple‑choice and free‑response points to predict your overall AP German score (1‑5) using the most recent College Board curve.
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Input your raw section scores below. The tool applies the 2024 score boundaries with a ±1‑pt buffer for 2025.
AP® German Language Calculator
Adjust the sliders below to calculate your potential AP® score
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200
Section I: Multiple-Choice
Part A (No Audio)
0/30
Part B (With Audio)
0/35
Section II: Free Response Questions
Interpersonal Writing
0/5
Presentational Writing
0/5
Interpersonal Speaking
0/5
Presentational Speaking
0/5
Your AP® Score
1
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MCQ Score
0
FRQ Score
0
Total Score
0/200
Score Thresholds:
1 (0-88) • 2 (89-116) • 3 (117-145) • 4 (146-171) • 5 (172+)
Try German Practice Tests1 (0-88) • 2 (89-116) • 3 (117-145) • 4 (146-171) • 5 (172+)
Disclaimer: Estimates only—final scores depend on College Board scaling.
How we convert raw points to scaled scores
- Multiple‑choice: 65 questions (reading & listening) — 50 % of composite.
- Free‑response: 4 tasks (Email Reply, Persuasive Essay, Conversation, Cultural Comparison) — 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 |
|---|---|
| 172 – 200 | 5 |
| 146 – 171 | 4 |
| 117 – 145 | 3 |
| 89 – 116 | 2 |
| 0 – 88 | 1 |
Cut‑offs based on College Board score distributions (2022‑2024); expect minor annual adjustments.
Study tips to earn a 5
- Immerse daily: watch Tagesschau or listen to DW Deutsch Lernen podcasts to boost listening speed.
- Practise timed Email Replies—aim ≤ 15 min; use formal openings (Sehr geehrte/r) & closings (Mit freundlichen Grüßen).
- For the Persuasive Essay, cite at least two sources & one outside example; structure: intro, thesis, 2‑3 body paragraphs, conclusion.
- Record mock Cultural Comparisons—follow outline: introduction, similarities, differences, summary; target 200 words.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is guessing penalised on the MCQ?
No. There’s no wrong‑answer penalty—answer every question.
How many sentences should my Email Reply have?
Aim for 6‑7 sentences: greeting, thank‑you, answers, 2 follow‑up questions & formal closing.
How accurate is this calculator?
Within ±1 score point for most students, based on recent curves.
