Curve on US Politics and Gov.

Test Preparation AP Test Preparation
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<p>What is the curve on that exam? What percentage of the points do you have to get to get a five?</p>

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<p>I don't think that anyone can give you the "curve" on the AP exam, but according to the Collegeboard, only 6% of students earn a score of 5 on the exam. I'd imagine that you might need 80% or so to get a 5. Just guessing...</p>

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<p>The US govt curve is kinda harsh. Mainly because 2 types of people take the test: people who LOVE govt and want to pursue a career in it or people who think it's the most boring class every and don't really care. Therefore, the people who are really into it ruin the curve.</p>

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The US govt curve is kinda harsh. Mainly because 2 types of people take the test: people who LOVE govt and want to pursue a career in it or people who think it's the most boring class every and don't really care. Therefore, the people who are really into it ruin the curve.

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<p>That somewhat similar to AP US History, isn't it? I believe I read that only 8% earned a score of 5 on the exam last year. There are the history nuts (hey, that's me!) and then the droves who take the class and exam who think it's mind numbingly boring.</p>

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<p>Sweet. I love politics and I already know ~80% of the stuff based on the sample MC. Thanks.</p>

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<p>Just out of curiosity, I took the sample MC and got an 80% on it as well. It seemed fairly easy and commonsensical if you are constantly keeping up with politics and government. I would take this AP exam, but the college I am attending next year (Haverford) only allows four units of AP credit at max. :(</p>