5 Steps to a 5 AP Psychology, 2014-2015 Edition

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What You Need to Know About the

AP Psychology Exam

IN THIS CHAPTER

Summary:Learn what topics are tested, how the test is scored, and basic

test-taking information.

Key ideas

AP Psychology is equivalent to a college-level introductory psychology

course.

Most, but not all, colleges will award credit for a score of 4 or 5.

Multiple-choice questions account for two-thirds of your final score.

There is NO penalty for guessing.

Free-response questions account for one-third of your final score.

Your composite score on the two test sections is converted to a score

on the 1-to-5 scale.

Background Information

The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) program enables high school students to

study college-level subjects. Most colleges grant credit, placement, or both for qualifying

AP exam grades. You may want to check with the colleges of your choice to find out their

policies. Enrollment in AP Psychology has increased annually since its inception to become

one of the most popular of 37 AP courses and exams offered.

KEY IDEA

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