AP^® Microeconomics Score Calculator

How Is The AP Microeconomics Exam Structured?

The AP Microeconomics exam consists of two main sections:

Total exam time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes a 10-minute reading period for Section II)

Section Details

• Section 1: Multiple Choice

  • 60 questions testing economics content knowledge and reasoning

  • Questions span the range of course topics and skills

  • Four-function calculator is permitted

• Section 2: Free Response

  • 1 long free-response question (50% of section score)

  • 2 short free-response questions (each worth 25% of section score)

  • Students will:

    • Make assertions about economic concepts, principles, models, outcomes, and/or effects

    • Explain economic concepts, principles, models, outcomes, and/or effects

    • Perform numerical analysis

    • Create graphs or visual representations

  • Four-function calculator is permitted

Scoring Process

The AP Microeconomics exam uses a weighted scoring system that combines your performance on both sections. The multiple-choice section accounts for 66% of your score, and the free-response section makes up the other 33%.

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:

What Is A Good Score?

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 microeconomic concepts and models

• Ability to analyze economic scenarios

• Skills in creating and interpreting graphs

• Clear written communication

• Application of economic concepts to real-world scenarios