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What is a good AP® US Government score?
A good score on any Advanced Placement exam is generally considered to be a 3, 4 or 5. These scores mean you passed the exam. The College Board specifies a score of 3 as “qualified”, 4 as “well qualified” and 5 as “extremely well qualified.” Depending on the specific colleges you apply to, a passing score on an AP® exam could also qualify you to receive college credit. You can see the AP® credit policy for any school you are considering on the College Board website here.
It is also important to note the pass rate for the exam. In 2020, over 326,000 students took the exam with a pass rate of 53%.
What is the average AP® US Government score?
It is difficult to give an overall average score because the AP® US Government exam changes every year based on overall exam changes or a different set of questions. Therefore, every year there is a different average score and score distribution. For example, in 2014, the average score was 2.62, 2.54 in 2015, 2.64 in 2016, 2.58 in 2017, 2.7 in 2018, 2.73 in 2019 and 2.85 in 2020. So, an approximate average score is around 2.67. You can reference the latest 2020 student score distributions here.
Why are AP® US Government scores curved?
Advanced Placement exam scores are always curved to maintain consistency. Because the specific questions change every year, the College Board wants to ensure that the scores reflect the same level of understanding year after year. That is, a student should get a 4 on any version of the exam they take. Also, the Advanced Placement program is designed to model college courses, many of which are graded on a curve.
How do I get a 5 on AP® US Government?
First, it is important to note that on average, only about 11% of all AP® US Government test takers achieve a 5 on this exam. Getting a top score is challenging, but definitely not impossible. There are a few things to keep in mind if you are aiming for a 5. Of course, content knowledge is vital, but good study habits and practice are vital to doing well on this exam.
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Why should I use this AP® US Government score calculator?
This AP® US Government score calculator uses the official scoring worksheets provided by the College Board from previously released exams, making this tool accurate and up-to-date. Using this calculator can help you grade any practice exams you take so you can get a general idea of what score to expect come exam day. Also, knowing roughly how many questions you have to answer correctly to pass provides a great confidence boost as well.
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