Wondering if you’re on track for a high score on the AP® Chemistry exam? Predict your AP® Chemistry with our AP® Chemistry score calculator below and get a better idea of where you stand.
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How are you projecting the scoring curve?
At this time, the College Board has not officially released an official scoring worksheet that reflects the latest changes in AP® Chemistry. In order to create our projected curve, what we have taken the relative percentages of the MCQ and FRQ as well as the point values of each question as outlined in the scoring guidelines released for 2019-2020 here.
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What is a good AP® Chemistry score?
Scores of 3, 4, or 5 are considered “passing” scores on the AP® Chemistry Exam. The College Board describes a 3 as ‘qualified,’ 4 as ‘well qualified,’ and a 5 as ‘extremely well qualified.’ Scores of 3 or higher may qualify you for college credit, but many colleges and universities will only accept 4’s or 5’s. Search for the AP® credit policy for schools you’re interested in applying to by going here.
When thinking about your score on the AP® Chemistry exam, you should consider it within the context of the exam. You can reference the latest 2021 student score distributions here.
What is the average AP® Chemistry score?
AP® Chemistry scores fluctuate slightly, changing by only a few percentage points in recent years. The major exception is between the 2013 and 2014 AP® Chemistry Exam. The College Baord redesigned AP® Chemistry for the 2013-2014 school year, and the exam had significantly fewer 1’s, 4’s, and 5’s and more 2’s and 3’s. Since 2014, the average AP® Chemistry scores have been around 2.80.
Why are AP® Chemistry scores curved?
The College Board curves AP® exams every year to account for normal variation in question difficulty and to maintain a degree of standardization. AP® Chemistry is a challenging, college-level class. The curve is designed to account for the difficulty of this course and to provide an accurate assessment of the test-taker’s skills and knowledge.
How do I get a 5 on AP® Chemistry?
Study smart! Only about 10% of students make a 5 on the AP® Chemistry Exam, and you can too with the right combination of applied learning, great study habits, and deliberate practice. Science exams from the College Board are shifting focus to Science Practices, which emphasize skills and conceptual understanding over rote memorization. There will still be a lot of facts to remember, but you will also be required to know the relationship between facts and be able to interpret scientific ideas in numerous fashions.
We have written many free review articles and study guides to help build the necessary skills for AP® Chemistry. Here are a few to get you started:
Looking for practice questions? Albert has hundreds of AP-aligned AP® Chemistry practice questions and free response questions for you to study as you prepare for your AP® exam. Study on the go, anytime anywhere with Albert. In the 2015-2016 school year, students who used Albert for AP® Chem beat the national pass rates by 14.26%.
Why should I use this AP® Chemistry score calculator?
Score calculators are a great way to monitor your progress as you’re studying for your AP® exams. Understanding how many multiple-choice questions and free response points you’ll need to score a 3, 4, or 5 can play a big role in not stressing on exam day. Our score calculators are the most accurate and up-to-date because Albert’s AP® Chemistry score calculator fully incorporates the scoring worksheets of released College Board exams.
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