AP Lit Score Calculator estimates composite and 1–5 from multiple-choice and essays, with transparent formulas, examples, customizable weights and maxima.
MC_w = (MC/55)×45;
FRQ_w = (ΣFRQ/18)×55;
Composite = MC_w + FRQ_w;
Predicted AP ≈ f(Composite)
The AP Lit Score Calculator helps students convert their practice test performance into an estimated AP English Literature and Composition score (1–5). By entering your Multiple-Choice (MC) correct answers and Free-Response Question (FRQ) essay scores, this calculator computes your section percentages, applies official-style weights, and predicts your composite score percentage. It’s designed for benchmarking, goal-setting, and “what-if” performance analysis—not as a guarantee of your official AP score.
An AP Literature Score Calculator translates your raw practice test data into a scaled result using modeled weighting similar to the official AP exam. It converts MC accuracy and essay performance into a composite percentage, then assigns an estimated 1–5 score band. This gives you a clear view of where you currently stand and which section—multiple-choice or essays—needs the most improvement.
The AP Literature and Composition exam includes:
Section Percentages:
\[ p_{\text{MC}}=\frac{\mathrm{MC\_raw}}{\mathrm{MC\_max}},\qquad p_{\text{FRQ}}=\frac{\mathrm{FRQ\_raw}}{\mathrm{FRQ\_max}}=\frac{E_1+E_2+E_3}{E_{1,\max}+E_{2,\max}+E_{3,\max}}. \]
Weighted Composite Percentage:
\[ \mathrm{Composite\ \%}=100\cdot\big( w_{\text{MC}}\,p_{\text{MC}} + w_{\text{FRQ}}\,p_{\text{FRQ}} \big),\qquad w_{\text{MC}}+w_{\text{FRQ}}=1. \]
Illustrative Scaled Bands (Example Only):
\[ \begin{aligned} &\text{5: } \mathrm{Composite\ \%}\ge 80,\quad \text{4: } 66\le \mathrm{Composite\ \%}<80,\\ &\text{3: } 45\le \mathrm{Composite\ \%}<66,\quad \text{2: } 30\le \mathrm{Composite\ \%}<45,\quad \text{1: } <30. \end{aligned} \]
\(\mathrm{MC\_raw}=28/45 \Rightarrow p_{\text{MC}}\approx0.6222\). \(\mathrm{FRQ\_raw}=12/18 \Rightarrow p_{\text{FRQ}}=0.6667\). Composite \(=100\cdot(0.45\cdot0.6222+0.55\cdot0.6667)\approx64.67\%\Rightarrow\) band ≈ 3.
\(\mathrm{MC\_raw}=24/45=0.5333\), \(\mathrm{FRQ\_raw}=17/18\approx0.9444\). Composite \(=100\cdot(0.45\cdot0.5333+0.55\cdot0.9444)\approx75.94\%\Rightarrow\) band ≈ 4.
\(\mathrm{MC\_raw}=40/45\approx0.8889\), \(\mathrm{FRQ\_raw}=7/18\approx0.3889\). Composite \(=100\cdot(0.45\cdot0.8889+0.55\cdot0.3889)\approx61.39\%\Rightarrow\) band ≈ 3.
\(\mathrm{MC\_raw}=42/45\approx0.9333\), \(\mathrm{FRQ\_raw}=16/18\approx0.8889\). Composite \(=100\cdot(0.45\cdot0.9333+0.55\cdot0.8889)\approx90.89\%\Rightarrow\) band ≈ 5.
No. These are illustrative practice ranges. Official raw-to-scaled conversions differ each year depending on exam difficulty.
By default, \(w_{\text{MC}}=0.45\) and \(w_{\text{FRQ}}=0.55\), reflecting the higher essay emphasis in AP Literature scoring.
Match your test version. For example, if each essay is scored out of 6 points, \(\mathrm{FRQ\_max}=18\).
No. Recent AP formats have no guessing penalty (1 point per correct answer). Check your practice test for any variations.
Yes. Each essay’s score contributes to the total \(\mathrm{FRQ\_raw}\). Raising any essay’s points increases your overall composite.
No. It’s for practice benchmarking only. Official scores are determined by the College Board’s unique yearly scale.
Two decimals (e.g., 64.67%) are standard for consistency and precision in progress tracking.
Use the “what-if” feature to see whether more MC accuracy or essay points produce a bigger impact. Target the higher-impact section.