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How are you projecting the scoring curve?
At this time, the College Board has not officially released a scoring worksheet for the updated version of AP® Computer Science Principles. 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.
The exact composite score ranges may change slightly each year depending on the College Board’s analysis, so Albert’s score predictor below is intended only to be used as a helpful tool. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the calculator each year.
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What is a good AP® Computer Science Principles score?
Earning a 3, 4, or 5 is generally accepted as scoring well on an AP® exam. As reported by the College Board, a 3 is ‘qualified,’ a 4 ‘well qualified,’ and a 5 ‘extremely well qualified.’ Depending on the college or university you plan to attend, credits can be awarded for scores within the 3-5 range. Review the AP® Credit Policy for schools you’re considering with the College Board’s search tool.
When assessing your performance on the AP® CSP Exam, think about the exam content and your performance versus your peers. According to the 2024 AP® Computer Science Principles score distribution report, only about 64% of students received a passing score of 3 or higher. Any passing score is an accomplishment.
What is the average AP® Computer Science Principles score?
The average AP® Computer Science Principles score changes yearly due to factors such as student preparation and revision of exams. The College Board typically attempts to maintain consistency in exam passing rates for each subject. We can analyze the passing rate for AP® CSP over the last few years.
- 2024 = 64% passing rate
- 2023 = 63.1% passing rate
- 2022 =63.5% passing rate
- 2021 = 66.6% passing rate
- 2020 = 71.6% passing rate
As we can see, the passing rate for most years for the AP® CSP exam is around 66%. These scores are very consistent year over year.
Why are AP® Computer Science Principles scores curved?
The scores on AP® exams are curved every year by the College Board to standardize student performance across years and across subjects. Courses, AP® Computer Science Principles included, are essentially college-level subjects. The scoring guidelines emulate the austerity of similar college courses.
How do I get a 5 on AP® CSP?
Luckily, Albert.io has developed many informational articles to help you further prepare for the AP® CSP Exam. Take advantage of our extensive study library beginning with these topics.
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Why should I use this AP® CSP score calculator?
We created Albert.io’s AP® Computer Science Principles score calculator to encourage you as you study for the upcoming exam. Our score calculators are based on official College Board exam material to present you with accurate and up-to-date information.
This easy tool will help you monitor your progress and pinpoint weak areas for further study. While we can’t 100% guarantee that our score calculator exactly reflects the scoring ranges on the official AP® CSP exam, we’ve done our very best to provide reliable score estimates given all confirmed data.
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