Looking for an AP® Biology score calculator? You’re at the right place. Predict your AP® Biology exam with our AP® Biology score calculator below to gain a better understanding of where you stand.
Need extra help in preparing for AP® Biology? Check out our AP® Biology section for many review articles, or explore The Best AP® Biology Review Guide.
How are you projecting the scoring curve?
At this time, the College Board has not officially released a scoring worksheet that reflects the latest changes in AP® Biology. In order to create our projected curve, we have taken the relative percentages of the MCQ and FRQ as well as the point values of each question as outlined In the scoring guidelines released here.
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Albert.io Practice Exam Distributions
We thought it would be helpful to bridge the gap between our AP® Score Calculator (above) with the original practice exams published on Albert.io. This way, you can see how your practice in Albert.io might translate into the score curves on the real exams. NOTE — These score distributions are ONLY relevant for the multiple-choice sections of Albert.io’s full-length practice exams. All of these practice exams are 100% original and can only be found on Albert.io here.
What is a good AP® Biology score?
Receiving a 3, 4, or 5 is generally accepted as scoring well on an AP® exam. According to the College Board a 3 is ‘qualified,’ a 4 ‘well qualified,’ and a 5 ‘extremely well qualified.’ Depending on the school you plan to attend, college credits may be offered for scores within the 3-5 range. To review the AP® Credit Policy, for schools you’re considering, use College Board’s search tool.
When evaluating your performance on the AP® Biology Exam take into account the subject matter and your performance versus your peers’. According to the latest 2024 AP® Biology score distribution report, 68.3% of students received a 3 or higher.
What is the average AP® Biology score?
The average AP® Biology score changes yearly due to factors such as student preparation and revision of exams. The College Board typically attempts to maintain consistency in exams for each subject. We can analyze the average AP® Biology score more efficiently by considering a multi-year trend.
We can refer to the AP® Student Score Distributions, released by the College Board annually. These reports show us that the mean score in 2024 was 3.15, 2023 was 3.04, 2022 was 3.11, 2021 was 2.83, and 2020 was 3.04. When we calculate the raw averages for the previous five years, this gives us a score of 3.03.
Why are AP® Biology scores curved?
The scores on AP® exams are curved every year by the College Board to preserve consistency and standardize student performance. Courses, AP® Art History included, are essentially college-level subjects. The scoring guideline emulate the austerity of similar college courses.
How do I get a 5 on AP® Biology?
This is the question every student asks which, unfortunately, has no easy answer. To achieve a 5 on the AP® Biology exam, you will need a combination of tenacity, commitment to learning the material, and a dedicated study plan. The AP® Biology Exam determines students’ comprehension of the big ideas, enduring understandings, essential knowledge, and learning objectives. Additionally, students are assessed on their application of those principles through scientific practice.
Luckily, Albert.io has developed many informational articles to help you further prepare for the AP® Biology Exam. Peruse the following for in-depth course help.
- Is AP® Biology Hard?
- One Month AP® Biology Study Guide
- The Ultimate List of AP® Biology Tips
- How to Answer AP® Biology Free Response Questions
For additional practice visit the Albert.io guide to AP® Biology where we’ve prepared hundreds of multiple-choice and free-response questions for you. Increase your chances for a passing score with Albert.io! For the 2015-2016 school year students who prepared for AP® Biology with Albert outstripped the national pass average by 14.41%!
Why should I use this AP® Biology score calculator?
Albert.io’s AP® Biology score calculator was created to inspire you as you prepare for the upcoming exam. Our score calculators use the official scoring worksheets of previously released College Board exams to provide you with accurate and current information. We know that preparation is the key to success and in that spirit have provided you with this easy tool. Once you know the makeup of a 3, 4, or 5 AP® Biology score, you will be better prepared to ace your exam with minimal worry.
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