How the AP Human Geography composite works
Your raw results in each section are converted to a percentage of the points available, then averaged because multiple choice and free response are each worth 50%. The 60 multiple choice questions and the 21 free response points are weighted equally, and the combined composite percentage maps to a predicted 1-5 score using common estimated thresholds.
Using the estimate wisely
With only three free response questions, each one carries a meaningful share of the score, so a strong or weak essay can swing your composite. Because the curve is reset each year, treat a borderline result as uncertain and use the breakdown to target your review.