AP Macroeconomics Score Calculator

How It Works

AP Macroeconomics has two parts: Section I (Multiple Choice) with 60 questions (about two-thirds of your score), and Section II (Free Response) with three FRQs—one long and two short—totaling 20 points (about one-third of your score).

Default weights are MCQ 66.7%, FRQ 33.3%. You can adjust weights, FRQ totals, and the scoring curve in Advanced Settings.

We compute a weighted raw percentage and map it to a 1–5 estimate using adjustable score bands. The exact AP curve varies each year based on exam difficulty and overall student performance.

Inputs Explained

• MCQ Correct and Total: Enter the number of multiple choice questions you answered correctly out of 60 (default). You can change the total if you used a different practice test.
• Q1 Long FRQ: Enter points earned (0-10 by default) for the long free-response question, which typically requires graphing and multi-part analysis.
• Q2 & Q3 Short FRQs: Enter points earned (0-5 each by default) for the two short free-response questions, which focus on specific concepts or calculations.
• Advanced Settings: Adjust section weights (must sum to 100%), edit FRQ totals if your rubric differs, and customize score band thresholds to match a specific curve.

Example Calculation

Let's walk through a sample calculation:

• MCQ: 42 out of 60 → 42 ÷ 60 = 70.0%
• FRQs: 7 + 4 + 3 = 14 out of 20 → 14 ÷ 20 = 70.0%

Using the default weights (MCQ 66.7%, FRQ 33.3%), the weighted raw percentage is:

(0.700 × 0.667) + (0.700 × 0.333) = 0.700 = 70.0%

With the default curve, 70.0% falls into the 60-74% range, yielding an estimated score of 3.

Tips & Notes

• Curves Change Yearly: College Board adjusts the curve annually based on overall performance. Treat this calculator as a study guide, not a prediction of your actual score.
• FRQ Strategy: On FRQs, clearly define economic terms, draw clean and labeled graphs (mark axes, curves, shifts, and equilibrium points), show cause-and-effect relationships, and walk through policy impacts step-by-step. Small rubric gains can significantly impact your overall estimate.
• Master Key Models: Practice the core graphical models: AD-AS (aggregate demand/supply), money market, loanable funds, Phillips curve, PPC (production possibilities curve), and growth/accounting frameworks. Be comfortable shifting curves and explaining the economic story.
• MCQ Tactics: Eliminate clearly wrong answers, watch for "always/never" absolutes, and apply opportunity cost, marginal analysis, and comparative advantage consistently.
• Communicate Clearly: On FRQs, write in complete sentences when asked for explanations. Define variables, label graphs correctly, and connect your analysis to the question prompt for maximum partial credit.

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Disclaimer

Educational tool only. Unofficial estimate. Not affiliated with the College Board. This AP Macroeconomics Score Calculator is provided for informational and practice purposes. The estimated scores are based on approximate scoring curves that may differ from actual College Board curves, which vary each year. Always refer to your official AP score report for your actual exam results.

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