Last Updated: January 4, 2025
The AP Art History exam consists of two sections: multiple choice and free response questions. The exam is scored on a scale of 1 - 5, with a 5 being the highest possible score.
The scores in this calculator are estimates based on previous scoring curves. The actual scoring curve may vary year to year.
Instructions
Enter your scores for each section using the sliders below to calculate your estimated AP score.
Section 1: Multiple Choice
Free Response 1: Comparison Essay
Free Response 2: Visual/Contextual Analysis
Free Response 3: Visual Analysis
Free Response 4: Contextual Analysis
Free Response 5: Attribution
Free Response 6: Continuity and Change
PREDICTED AP® SCORE
0 | Score range: 1 - 5
SECTION SCORES
Multiple Choice Score
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Free Response Score
0 / 100
Combined Composite Score
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The AP Art History exam consists of two main sections:
| Section | Question Type | Time | Questions | Exam Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Multiple Choice | 1 hour | 80 questions | 50% |
| Section 2 | Free Response | 2 hours | 6 questions | 50% |
Total exam time: 3 hours
Section 1: Multiple Choice
80 questions testing your knowledge of art history
Questions appear as sets of 2-3 questions based on color images
Individual questions, some based on color images
Includes works both in and beyond the required image set
Section 2: Free Response
Question 1: Long essay comparing two works (8 points)
Question 2: Long essay analyzing visual and contextual features (6 points)
Question 3: Short essay on visual analysis (5 points)
Question 4: Short essay on contextual analysis (5 points)
Question 5: Short essay on attribution (5 points)
Question 6: Short essay on continuity and change (5 points)
The AP Art History exam uses a weighted scoring system that combines your performance on both sections. The multiple-choice section accounts for 50% of your score, and the free-response section makes up the other 50%.
Your raw scores from each section are converted into a composite score, which is then converted to the final AP score of 1-5. The distribution of scores from the most recent exam was:
| AP Art History Score | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| 5 | 13.9% |
| 4 | 21.5% |
| 3 | 27.2% |
| 2 | 24.8% |
| 1 | 12.5% |
A score of 3 or higher is generally considered passing, though many top colleges only award credit for scores of 4 or 5. For college admissions purposes, a 4 or 5 is considered a strong score.
To earn a high score (4 or 5), students typically need to demonstrate:
Strong visual analysis skills
Deep understanding of historical context
Ability to compare and contrast works effectively
Clear written communication
Knowledge of art historical terminology
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