A tool designed to estimate Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition exam scores uses raw score datatypically the number of correct multiple-choice answers and essay scoresto project a final AP score (from 1 to 5). For example, such a tool might allow students to input the number of multiple-choice questions they believe they answered correctly and a predicted score for each essay prompt. The tool then processes these inputs based on typical scoring curves to produce an estimated final AP score.
These estimations provide students with a valuable resource for gauging their performance and understanding their potential score range. This information can be useful for setting realistic expectations, identifying areas for improvement before the official scores are released, and strategizing for college applications. While not a guarantee of the final score, these tools offer students a helpful framework for understanding the relationship between raw scores and the final AP score, adding clarity to a complex scoring process developed over the history of the AP program.
