5 Steps to a 5 AP Psychology 2019

What You Need to Know About the AP Psychology Exam ❮ 7

Table 1.2 Points/Multiplier Table

Section II Raw Score = (Score #1 × Correct Multiplier) + (Score #2 × Correct Multiplier)

So How Is My Final Grade Determined and What Does It Mean?

To determine your Composite Raw Score, add the Section I Raw Score and the Section II
Raw Score. Based on the composite scores of all of the test takers, the Chief Reader sets four
cut points that divide the composite scores into groups. Rather than report your composite
score the College Board reports to you one of five numbers assigned to your composite
score based on the cut points:

• 5 indicates you are extremely well qualified.


• 4 indicates you are well qualified.


• 3 indicates you are qualified.


• 2 indicates you are possibly qualified.


• 1 indicates no recommendation.

Table 1.3 shows a rough example of a conversion chart, and as you complete the practice
exams, you may use this to give yourself a hypothetical grade. Keep in mind that the con-
version changes slightly every year to adjust for the difficulty of the questions. You should
receive your grade in early July.

Table 1.3 Grade Guide Table—AP Psychology

Composite
Score Range AP Grade Interpretation

104–150 5 Extremely Well Qualified for College Credit

0 90–103 4 Well Qualified

0 68–89 3 Qualified

0 50–67 2 Possibly Qualified

00 0–49 1 No Recommendation

Maximum Points Multiplier

6 4.

7 3.

8 3.

9 2.

10 2.

11 2.

12 2.