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

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 compos-
ite 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 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

090–103 4 Well Qualified

068–89 3 Qualified

050–67 2 Possibly Qualified

000–49 1 No Recommendation

Maximum Points Multiplier

6 4.

7 3.

8 3.

9 2.

10 2.

11 2.

12 2.

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