How the AP Biology Exam is Scored
Section I: Multiple Choice
- 60 Questions (90 Minutes)
- Worth 50% of your total score
- 1 raw point for every correct answer
Section II: Free Response
- 6 Questions (90 Minutes)
- Worth 50% of your total score
- 2 long questions (9 pts each) + 4 short (4 pts each)
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the AP Biology score weighted?+
The AP Biology exam score is split 50/50 between Section I (Multiple Choice) and Section II (Free Response).
How many points is each FRQ worth?+
Section II consists of 6 questions: 2 long-form questions worth 9 points each, and 4 short-form questions worth 4 points each, totaling 34 raw points.
Are these the official College Board cut scores?+
No. The College Board does not publish 'official' cut scores in advance. This calculator uses historic curves and publicly available weighting information to provide a highly accurate estimate.