AP® Human Geography

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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® Human Geography score?

Colleges and schools consider a 3, 4, or 5 a passing score. A 3 is “qualified”, a 4 is “well qualified,” and a 5 is “extremely well qualified.” Many universities will offer college credit for a passing score on an AP® exam. Be sure to verify the AP® credit policy of any schools you want to apply to, which you can check here.

Make sure you have a goal in mind of what score you want to receive and work hard towards it. Use the resources listed below and any others you may have access to. For reference, 56.1% of test takers passed with a score of 3 or higher in 2024.

What is the average AP® Human Geography score?

The average AP® Human Geography score changes every year based on the student population and the specific questions on that year’s exam, so it is difficult to pinpoint an overall average. For example, in 2024, over 262,200 students took the AP® Human Geography exam and their average score was 2.83, with a pass rate (a score of 3 or higher) of 56.1%. You can see more details about these score statistics here.

Why are AP® Human Geography scores curved?

Advanced Placement exams are designed to model college courses, many of which are curved. Also, one of the primary goals of the College Board is to maintain exam consistency over the years, even though the test questions change. So, the scoring guidelines are reflected to account for these needs. Make sure to note that since there is a curve, a 5 can be difficult to achieve. The curve is designed to give the majority of students a score of 3, which is why in 2024, only 17.9% of test takers received a 5.

How do I get a 5 on AP® Human Geography?

There is no golden secret to getting a 5 on the AP® Human Geography exam. It takes a mixture of study habits, content knowledge, and practice to score high. A good portion of the exam is also interpreting data like graphs, charts and maps, so be sure to practice your skills with these aspects as well. However, there is also a wealth of resources to help you prepare for this exam at Albert.io:

• Is AP® Human Geography Hard?
• How to Study for AP® Human Geography
• The Ultimate List of AP® Human Geography
• Heartland Theory: AP® Human Geography Crash Course Review

Don’t forget, Albert.io’s study guide provides hundreds of multiple choice practice questions to guide you in your revision for the exam as well.

Why should I use this AP® Human Geography score calculator?

This AP® Human Geography score calculator uses the official College Board scoring worksheets from previously released exams, making it highly accurate and up-to-date. Using this calculator can also help relieve your stress on exam day; you will know how many points you need to get to earn the score you want.

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