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The Game of Scoring in AP Exams The AP (Advanced Placement) exams, administered by the College Board, are a game of strategy, preparation, and skill. Understanding how scoring works and maximizing your performance is critical to success. Here’s an overview of the scoring process, tips for excelling, and why it’s worth playing this “game.” The Scoring System: Understanding the Basics Multiple-Choice Section Each correct answer earns you a point, while incorrect answers do not penalize you . Your raw score is the number of correct answers . The multiple-choice section usually accounts for 45–55% of your total score, depending on the subject . Free-Response Section Essays, problem-solving, or other open-ended questions are graded by AP readers on a scale (typically 0–6 or 0–9) . The scores from each free-response question are combined into a...