1. What is the AP Microeconomics Exam?

The AP Microeconomics Exam assesses your understanding of economic principles that apply to individual decision-makers within an economy. The exam consists of two sections: multiple-choice (Section1) and free-response (Section2).

2. How is the AP Score Calculated?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( \text{Section1} \) — Multiple-choice section (60 points maximum)
• \( \text{Section2} \) — Free-response section (30 points maximum)

Explanation: The multiple-choice section counts for two-thirds of your total score, while the free-response section counts for one-third.

3. Understanding Your Score

Score Interpretation:

• 5 - Extremely well qualified
• 4 - Well qualified
• 3 - Qualified
• 2 - Possibly qualified
• 1 - No recommendation

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your raw points from each section (Section1: 0-60, Section2: 0-30). The calculator will compute your composite score and predict your AP score (1-5).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good AP Micro score?
A: A score of 3 or higher is generally considered passing and may earn you college credit.

Q2: How accurate is this calculator?
A: This provides an estimate based on typical scoring curves. Actual cutoffs may vary slightly by year.

Q3: What percentage is a 5 on AP Micro?
A: Typically, scoring about 80% or higher of the total composite points results in a 5.

Q4: How is the free-response section scored?
A: Each free-response question is scored on a scale, typically 0-10 points, with partial credit available.

Q5: Should I guess on multiple-choice questions?
A: There's no penalty for wrong answers, so it's advantageous to answer every question.