Last Updated: January 4, 2025
The AP Human Geography 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 Question 1
Free Response Question 2
Free Response Question 3
PREDICTED AP® SCORE
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SECTION SCORES
Multiple Choice Score
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Free Response Score
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Combined Composite Score
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The AP Human Geography exam consists of two main sections:
| Section | Question Type | Time | Questions | Exam Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Multiple Choice | 1 hour | 60 questions | 50% |
| Section 2 | Free Response | 1 hour 15 minutes | 3 questions | 50% |
Total exam time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Section 1: Multiple Choice
60 questions testing your knowledge of human geography concepts
Includes both individual and set-based questions
30-40% of questions reference stimulus materials like maps, tables, charts, graphs, images, infographics, or landscapes
Stimulus materials are evenly split between quantitative and qualitative sources
Section 2: Free Response
Question 1: No stimulus materials
Question 2: Includes one stimulus (data, image, or map)
Question 3: Includes two stimuli (data, images, and/or maps)
Tests ability to describe, explain, and apply geographic concepts
At least one question assesses analysis across geographic scales
The AP Human Geography 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 Human Geography Score | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| 5 | 17.9% |
| 4 | 20.5% |
| 3 | 17.8% |
| 2 | 14.3% |
| 1 | 29.5% |
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 understanding of geographic concepts and models
Ability to analyze spatial relationships
Skills in interpreting maps, data, and other geographic information
Clear written communication
Application of geographic concepts to real-world scenarios
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