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AP Lit Grade Calculator

Predict your AP English Literature score based on your practice test performance.

Enter your scores from a practice test or your actual section scores:

out of 55 points

55 questions on 5 passages

out of 6 points

Analyze a poem

out of 6 points

Analyze a prose passage

out of 6 points

Essay on a literary work

About the AP Lit Exam

The AP English Literature exam focuses on literary analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama.

Exam Structure

SectionWeightPointsDetails
Multiple Choice45%5555 questions on 5 passages
Poetry Analysis18%6Analyze a poem
Prose Analysis18%6Analyze a prose passage
Literary Argument19%6Essay on a literary work

Score Ranges

AP ScoreComposite RangeQualification
575% - 100%Extremely well qualified
460% - 74%Well qualified
345% - 59%Qualified
230% - 44%Possibly qualified
10% - 29%No recommendation

Study Tips

  • Read widely across genres and periods
  • Know literary terms and devices
  • Practice close reading skills

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