2020 Exam Context
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, College Board replaced the standard AP Chemistry exam with a 45-minute, free-response-only exam that students took at home. The exam covered a reduced set of units and did not include a multiple-choice section, so raw scores from 2020 are not directly comparable to other years.
2020 Official Score Distribution
| Score | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| 5 | 10.6% |
| 4 | 18.6% |
| 3 | 26.9% |
| 2 | 24% |
| 1 | 19.9% |
| 3 or higher | 56.1% |
Source: College Board AP Students. Last verified 2026-08-19.
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