AP Comparative Government and Politics Score Calculator 2026
Estimate your 2026 AP Comparative Government and Politics score with PrepGo’s free calculator. Easily convert your raw points from MCQ, SAQ, DBQ, LEQ into a predicted AP exam score (1-5).
Get Your Estimated AP Comparative Government and Politics Scores
Predict your AP Comparative Government and Politics exam performance by adjusting score sliders for available sections.
Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions
55 Questions | 60 Minutes | 50% of Total Score
Multiple-Choice Questions
55 Questions | 60 Minutes | 50% of Total Score | Max 55 Raw Points
Section II: Free-Response Questions
4 Questions Total | 90 Minutes | 50% of Total Score
Comparative Analysis (Q3) [Mapped to DBQ]
1 Question | Comparative Analysis | 5 Raw Points | 12.5% of Total Score [Mapped to DBQ]
Argument Essay (Q4) [Mapped to LEQ]
1 Question | Argument Essay | 5 Raw Points | 14% of Total Score [Mapped to LEQ]
Short Free-Response Questions (Q1-Q2)
Q1: Conceptual Analysis (4 Raw Points) + Q2: Quantitative Analysis (5 Raw Points) = 9 Raw Points Total | 23.5% of Total Score [Mapped to SAQ]
Your Estimated Score
Qualified. Satisfactory performance, may get credit.
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How the AP Comparative Government and Politics Exam Is Scored
Check out the breakdown of each section's weight and how your raw scores turn into a final AP Comparative Government and Politics score (1–5) according to the College Board's official guidelines.
The AP Comparative Government and Politics exam consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Short-Answer Questions (SAQs), Document-Based Question (DBQ), and Long Essay Question (LEQ).
Section I Part A includes 55 MCQs, contributing 50% to your total score.
Section II includes 2 SAQs, contributing 24% to your total score.
Section II includes 1 DBQ (13% of score) and 1 LEQ (14% of score, selected from 3 options).
Your raw scores from each section are weighted using official multipliers (MCQ: x1.0913.13333.36) and combined to create a composite score out of 120, which is then mapped to an AP score of 1–5.
Quick Facts
2026 Score Conversion Table – AP Comparative Government and Politics
See how your estimated 2026 AP Comparative Government and Politics score matches up with the AP scores 1–5 and what each score range indicates.
| AP Score | Composite Range (Estimated 2026) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
5 | 84–120 | Extremely well qualified. College-level mastery. |
4 | 72–83 | Well qualified. Strong performance, may get credit. |
3 | 60–71 | Qualified. Satisfactory performance, may get credit. |
2 | 43–59 | Possibly qualified. Below typical credit threshold. |
1 | 0–42 | No recommendation. Needs significant preparation. |
Example Score Scenarios– AP Comparative Government and Politics
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AP Comparative Government and Politics Score Calculator FAQs
Answers to common questions about AP Comparative Government and Politics scoring accuracy, exam performance, and 2026 updates.
The maximum raw point total earned by a student is 74 points (55 for MCQ + 19 for FRQ). This raw score is then converted to a composite score out of 120 points for final grading.
