AP® Chemistry

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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® Chemistry score?

Scores of 3, 4, or 5 are considered “passing” scores on the AP® Chemistry Exam. The College Board describes a 3 as ‘qualified,’ 4 as ‘well qualified,’ and a 5 as ‘extremely well qualified.’ Scores of 3 or higher may qualify you for college credit, but many colleges and universities will only accept 4’s or 5’s. Search for the AP® credit policy for schools you’re applying to by going here.

When thinking about your score on the AP® Chemistry exam, you should consider it within the context of the exam. You can reference the latest 2024 student score distributions here.

What is the average AP® Chemistry score?

It is difficult to give an overall average score because the AP® Chemistry exam changes every year based on overall exam changes or a different set of questions. Therefore, every year, there is a different average score and score distribution. For example, in 2024, the average score was 3.31, 3.26 in 2023, 2.73 in 2022, 2.66 in 2021, and 2.76 in 2020. So, an approximate average score is around 2.94. You can reference the latest 2024 student score distributions here.

Why are AP® Chemistry scores curved?

The College Board curves AP® exams every year to account for normal variation in question difficulty and to maintain a degree of standardization. AP® Chemistry is a challenging, college-level class. The curve is designed to account for the difficulty of this course and to provide an accurate assessment of the test-taker’s skills and knowledge.

How do I get a 5 on AP® Chemistry?

Study smart! Only about 13% of students make a 5 on the AP® Chemistry Exam, and you can too with the right combination of applied learning, great study habits, and deliberate practice. Science exams from the College Board are shifting focus to Science Practices, which emphasize skills and conceptual understanding over rote memorization. There will still be a lot of facts to remember, but you also must know the relationship between facts and be able to interpret scientific ideas in numerous fashions.

We have written many free review articles and study guides to help build the necessary skills for AP® Chemistry. Here are a few to get you started:

• How to Study for AP® Chemistry
• Is AP® Chemistry Hard?
• The Ultimate List of AP® Chemistry Tips

Looking for practice questions? Albert has hundreds of AP-aligned AP® Chemistry practice questions and free response questions for you to study as you prepare for your AP® exam. Study on the go, anytime anywhere with Albert. In the 2015-2016 school year, students who used Albert for AP® Chem beat the national pass rates by 14.26%.

Why should I use this AP® Chemistry score calculator?

Score calculators are a great way to monitor your progress as you’re studying for your AP® exams. Understanding how many multiple-choice questions and free response points you’ll need to score a 3, 4, or 5 can play a big role in not stressing on exam day. Our score calculators are the most accurate and up-to-date because Albert’s AP® Chemistry score calculator fully incorporates the scoring worksheets of released College Board exams.

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