AP® Precalculus Score Calculator 2025
Use our free AP Precalculus Score Calculator to predict your AP exam performance. Adjust your multiple-choice and free-response scores to estimate your final AP score (1–5). Based on the College Board scoring guidelines and recent exam curves.
Section I: Multiple-Choice (40%)
Part A (28 questions)
Part B (12 questions)
Section II: Free Response (60%)
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Question 2
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Question 4
Your AP® Score
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Score Conversion Table
| Composite (0–100) | Predicted AP Score |
|---|---|
| 67 – 100 | 5 |
| 54 – 66 | 4 |
| 42 – 53 | 3 |
| 31 – 41 | 2 |
| 0 – 30 | 1 |
Note: Exact cutoffs shift slightly each year. Use this calculator as a guideline.
How It Works
The AP Precalculus exam is scored by combining your multiple-choice results (40%) with your free-response tasks (60%). This calculator uses the latest scoring guidelines to predict your score based on the number of questions answered correctly and your expected free-response ratings.
- Multiple-Choice Section (40%): Your raw score is scaled to a max of 40 points.
- Free-Response Section (60%): Your raw score is scaled to a max of 60 points.
The composite score is out of 100. This calculator uses 2023–2024 AP Precalculus scoring data to estimate 2025 score cut-offs.
Study Tips to Earn a 5
- Master Functions & Graphs: Be fluent in transformations, domain/range, and composition of functions.
- Practice Real-World Modeling: Expect questions that apply precalculus concepts in applied contexts (growth, periodic models).
- Work Timed FRQs: Focus on writing clear justifications and showing every algebraic step.
- Use Practice Exams: Complete College Board released questions and track accuracy.
- Build Calculator Skills: Know when to use graphing features vs algebraic manipulation.
FAQs
Q1: Is there penalty for guessing on AP Precalculus?
A: No. Like other AP exams, there’s no penalty for wrong answers — always guess if unsure.
Q2: How is the AP Precalculus exam structured?
A: 40 multiple-choice questions (40%) and 4 free-response questions (60%).
Q3: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It uses the latest exam scoring guidelines and averages past cutoffs. It’s an estimate, not an official prediction.
Q4: What’s the best way to prepare for the FRQs?
A: Practice solving in full steps. Label graphs, show reasoning, and explain your process.