AP Computer Science Principles Score Calculator 2026
Estimate your 2026 AP Computer Science Principles score with PrepGo’s free calculator. Easily convert your raw points from MCQ, SAQ into a predicted AP exam score (1-5).
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Predict your AP Computer Science Principles exam performance by adjusting score sliders for available sections.
Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions
70 Questions | 120 Minutes | 60% of Total Score
Multiple-Choice Questions
70 Questions | 120 Minutes | 60% of Total Score | Max 70 Raw Points
Section II: Create Performance Task
Written Responses based on Personalized Project | 40% of Total Score
Create Performance Task
7 Rubric Points Total | 40% of Total Score [Mapped to SAQ] | Based on student-created program submitted before exam
Your Estimated Score
Well qualified. Strong performance, may get credit.
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How the AP Computer Science Principles Exam Is Scored
Check out the breakdown of each section's weight and how your raw scores turn into a final AP Computer Science Principles score (1–5) according to the College Board's official guidelines.
The AP Computer Science Principles exam consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Short-Answer Questions (SAQs).
Section I Part A includes 70 MCQs, contributing 60% to your total score.
Section II includes 5 SAQs, contributing 40% to your total score.
Your raw scores from each section are weighted using official multipliers (MCQ: x1.2868.571) and combined to create a composite score out of 150, which is then mapped to an AP score of 1–5.
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2026 Score Conversion Table – AP Computer Science Principles
See how your estimated 2026 AP Computer Science Principles score matches up with the AP scores 1–5 and what each score range indicates.
| AP Score | Composite Range (Estimated 2026) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
5 | 120–150 | Extremely well qualified. College-level mastery. |
4 | 105–119 | Well qualified. Strong performance, may get credit. |
3 | 88–104 | Qualified. Satisfactory performance, may get credit. |
2 | 70–87 | Possibly qualified. Below typical credit threshold. |
1 | 0–69 | No recommendation. Needs significant preparation. |
Example Score Scenarios– AP Computer Science Principles
Explore AP Computer Science Principles sample raw-score combinations and how they translate into AP scores of 3, 4, or 5.
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AP Computer Science Principles Score Calculator FAQs
Answers to common questions about AP Computer Science Principles scoring accuracy, exam performance, and 2026 updates.
The AP Computer Science Principles Exam is 2 hours long. Section I (60%) has 70 multiple-choice questions (120 minutes). Section II (40%) consists of the Create Performance Task, which includes written responses based on a student-created program (7 rubric points).
