AP Calculus BC Score Calculator

Understanding AP Scores

AP Calculus BC scores are based on your performance in both multiple-choice and free-response sections, each worth 50% of your total score.

Exam Structure

Multiple Choice: 45 questions (50% of total score)
Free Response: 6 questions, 9 points each (50% of total score)
Total time: 3 hours and 15 minutes

Score Benefits

Score 5: May qualify for two semesters of college credit
Score 4: Often earns one semester of college credit
Score 3: Minimum score many colleges accept for credit

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Exam Day Tips

Arrive at least 30 minutes before the exam starts
Bring several #2 pencils and an approved calculator
Pace yourself - 105 minutes for multiple choice, 90 minutes for free response
Show all work in free response questions to earn partial credit

Calculator Requirements

Approved calculators include:

Graphing calculators (TI-83, TI-84 Plus, etc.)
Scientific calculators with basic functions
CAS (Computer Algebra System) calculators are allowed

Common Topics Tested

Calculus AB Topics

Limits and Continuity
Derivatives and Applications
Integrals and Applications
Differential Equations

Additional BC Topics

Parametric Equations
Polar Functions
Vector-Valued Functions
Infinite Series

Important Note

This calculator provides an estimate based on typical scoring patterns. The actual AP exam uses a composite score that may vary slightly from year to year based on exam difficulty and overall student performance.