Whole-Test Breakdown
Here is where the fun begins!
By the Numbers
3
Hours long (plus break)
55
MC Questions
2
Sections - MC and FRQs
3
FRQ Essays
Score Breakdown for all AP students
2022 and 2023
01
02
03
04
05
7.9% / 9% of students
College Board says this means “no recommendation” for college credit
33.7% / 34% of students
College Board says this means “qualified” for college credit (think making a B-, C+, or C in college)
14.1% / 14% of students
College Board says this means “possibly qualified” for college credit
27.3% / 28% of students
College Board says this means “well qualified” for college credit (thinking making a A-, B+, or B in college
16.9% / 15% of students
College Board says this means “extremely well qualified” for college credit (think making an A in college)
Score Breakdown for ERA in 2022 & 2023
01
02
03
04
05
0 Students
0 Students
9 students
7 Students
3 Students
3 Students
9 students
7 Students
2 Students
8 Students
What to Bring
Pencils
Three sharpened no. 2 pencils - and maybe one of those big fat pink erasers if you like them
pens
Nice, smudge-free, comfortable black or dark blue pens for the essay. Preferably black.
analog watch
There should be a time keeping device in the room, but why risk it. Also, setting the watch to 12:00 helps to keep track of time.
Accommodations letter
�Your College Board SSD Accommodations Letter if you are taking an exam with approved testing accommodations
photo id and social security number
The ID for identification purposes and the SS# is optional and will be included on your scores. Some colleges like that. Talk it over with your parents first.
Clothing in layers
Rule number 4 is in full swing on exam day
What NOT to Bring
Highlighters
I asked why. Ask me and I’ll tell you what I learned. Like to mark your paper? Use a blue pen.
mechanical pencils
Why? Well, I guess they don’t show up on the scanner and that clicking sound will drive everyone crazy.
Digital watch
You will be removed if your watch can access the Internet, beep, or record, For that matter, if it is electrical, don’t bring it.
color pencils or correctional fluid
�You know what? just stick to the main idea of no. 2 pencils and black and blue pens
Scratch paper
Use your test booklet for scratch paper and planning your essay.
food
No food is allowed in the exam room
2021 Results
85%
Got the Thesis point (less on FRQ3)
95%
Got at least 1 point on the Analysis
6%
Got the Sophistication point