AP U.S. Government & Politics Score Calculator
Estimate your Gov score (1–5) from your raw MC and free-response points.
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Score cut-offs
Estimated for 2025-26
Frequently asked
What is a good score on AP U.S. Government & Politics?
On AP U.S. Government & Politics, about 16% of students earn the top score of 5, and a 3 is the passing score, per recent College Board data. An estimated 75% composite reaches a 5 and 45% reaches a 3.
How is AP U.S. Government & Politics scored?
Your raw MC and free-response points combine into a weighted composite (MC ~50%, FRQ ~50%), then map to the 1-5 scale. The exact mapping changes slightly each year, so this is an estimate.
Is this the official Gov curve?
No. College Board does not publish exact annual cut scores. These are estimates based on publicly released scoring worksheets, updated for 2025-26.
When do AP scores come out?
AP exams are in May and scores typically release in early-to-mid July. Use this calculator beforehand to estimate where you'll land.