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AP Lang Score Calculator

AP Language & Composition — estimate your composite score and final AP score (1–5).

45% Section I
Multiple Choice
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55% Section II
Free Response (Essays)
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1–5 AP Score
Section I Multiple Choice 45 questions  ·  1 hour  ·  45% of score
No penalty for wrong answers — only correct counts
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Section II Free Response Essays 3 essays  ·  2 hrs 15 min  ·  55% of score
Essay 1 Synthesis 0 – 6 pts
Read 6–7 sources and write an argument that synthesizes at least 3 of them to support a position on an issue.
Essay 2 Rhetorical Analysis 0 – 6 pts
Analyze how a writer uses rhetorical strategies to develop their argument or achieve their purpose.
Essay 3 Argument 0 – 6 pts
Develop an argument of your own on a given topic, using evidence from your reading, experience, or observation.

📝 Quick Scoring Tips

Multiple Choice No wrong-answer penalty. Guess on every question you're unsure about — blank answers hurt more than wrong ones.
Essay Scoring (0–6) 6 = sophisticated, well-supported; 5 = effective; 4 = adequate; 3 = limited effectiveness; 2 = weak; 1 = very little success; 0 = off-topic or blank.
Synthesis Essay Must cite at least 3 of the provided sources. Don't summarize — use sources to support your own argument.
Rhetorical Analysis Focus on how the author builds their argument, not just what they argue. Name the strategy + explain the effect.
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