Question 1
Mr. Grant is convinced that his neighbors have hidden cameras in his walls and are reporting his movements to a government agency. No evidence supports this belief, and he cannot be persuaded otherwise. This symptom is best described as
AP Psychology pass rate and score distribution
In May 2025, 70.5% of AP Psychology students scored 3 or higher. The mean score was 3.20 out of 5.
| Students in May 2025 | 334,038 |
|---|---|
| Scored 3 or higher | 70.5% |
| Scored 5 | 14.4% |
| Mean score | 3.20 |
The May 2025 distribution
- A 5: 14.4% (48,018 students)
- A 4: 30.9% (103,310 students)
- A 3: 25.2% (84,276 students)
- A 2: 19.7% (65,702 students)
- A 1: 9.8% (32,732 students)
What counts as passing
College Board does not call any score a pass. Many US colleges grant credit or advanced placement for scores of 3 and above, and each college decides which scores it accepts. Check the colleges on your list.
How a score is made
Section I is two thirds of a composite score and Section II one third. College Board converts the composite to the 1 to 5 scale. Our practice exams report questions right and points earned, never an AP score.
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Question 2
Scores on a modern intelligence test are normally distributed with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. About what percent of test takers score between 85 and 115?
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What is the AP Psychology pass rate?
70.5% of students scored 3 or higher in May 2025, the score many US colleges accept for credit.
What is the average AP Psychology score?
3.20 in May 2025.
How many students take AP Psychology?
334,038 students took the AP Psychology exam in May 2025.