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Predict your AP exam score from practice results across seven subjects, see how close you are to the next score band, and compute a Philippine General Weighted Average.

How AP exams are scored

Every AP exam combines a multiple-choice section and a free-response section into a composite score, which is then mapped to the familiar 1–5 scale. The weighting between sections differs by subject, so the same raw performance can lead to a different AP score in, say, AP Biology and AP Macroeconomics.

Our AP score calculators cover Biology, Calculus AB, U.S. Government and Politics, Statistics, World History, Psychology, and Macroeconomics. Each applies that exam’s section weighting and estimated composite cutoffs, then shows how close you are to the next score band.

Why cutoffs are estimates

The College Board does not publish exact composite cutoffs in advance. They are set after each exam so that scores mean the same thing from year to year, and they shift slightly as a result. The ranges used here are estimates, so treat a predicted score near a boundary as uncertain.

Philippine GWA

The GWA Calculator computes a General Weighted Average on the Philippine 1.00–5.00 scale, where 1.00 is the best grade. Each subject counts in proportion to its units, and the calculator can combine a new term with your previous totals to give a cumulative GWA.

Key formulas

AP composite (general form)
MC score × MC weight + FRQ score × FRQ weight
General Weighted Average
GWA = Σ(grade × units) ÷ Σ(units)

Getting accurate results

  • Use scores from a full, timed practice exam; partial sections overstate readiness.
  • Score your free responses strictly against the official rubric, since FRQ points are where estimates drift most.
  • For a cumulative GWA, combine total grade points and units; do not average two GWAs directly.
  • Check your school’s rules: many exclude PE and NSTP from honors calculations.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate are AP score predictions?
They are good for judging which score band you are in. Near a cutoff, the real result could fall either side because cutoffs change slightly each year.
What AP score do I need for college credit?
Many colleges award credit for a 3 or higher, and some require a 4 or 5. Check the policy of the specific college.
Is a lower GWA better?
Yes. On the Philippine scale 1.00 is the highest grade and 5.00 is a failing grade.
Are these calculators official?
No. They are independent estimates and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the College Board or any school.