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Understanding the Rhetorical Triangle for AP® English Language

If you’ve been studying for the AP® Language exam, you may have noticed the term ‘rhetorical triangle’ being thrown around. While the rhetorical triangle isn’t something you’re likely to be tested over directly, knowing what the rhetorical triangle is and how to apply it is fundamental to scoring well on the AP® English Language exam.

One Month AP® World History Study Guide

One Month AP® World History Study Guide

So you’re strapped for time and the exam is looming over your head. It’s still this vague, scary thing you don’t quite understand – but don’t worry! Plenty of people have been here before you and still scored very well on the AP® World History Exam. All you need to pass a test is proper preparation, along with a little confidence (which generally improves as you prepare – convenient, isn’t it?) and a good amount of sleep.

Is AP® Spanish Language Hard?

Is AP® Spanish Language Hard?

The AP® Spanish Language and Culture test can be difficult. Learning a second language can be difficult in general, and being tested on five or more years of Spanish classes for them AP® Spanish Language exam doesn’t make things any easier. In addition to learning all the rules and grammar that come with the language, you have to put yourself in the culture to understand other slang words and nuances that can change by region. Spanish can be particularly daunting because it is spoken by nearly half a billion people all over the world.

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3 Ways to Tackle AP® English Literature Prompts

Each open-ended AP® English Literature essay prompt focuses upon a specific idea or theme common in canonical literature (such as justice, sacrifice) or a certain type of work or technique used within many works. It will then ask you to explain how whatever device it focuses on works within a particular piece of literature and then justify that explanation. Here are three sample AP® English Literature prompts (all from actual AP® exams) and a quick explanation of one way you could tackle each of them. Studying and practicing these methods will definitely help you perform better on the AP® English Literature exam!

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9 Things You Need to Remember about the AP® English Language and Composition Exam

As with any test, the AP® English Language and Composition exam has certain quirks that you need to be prepared for before you walk in the door. In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to forget things that really are essential, so we’ve compiled a list of things for you to keep in mind when taking the AP® English test. Read carefully, and feel free to ask any questions in the comments, or tell us what you think should be added to this list.

Understanding Your AP® Scores: What to Know

You have studied tirelessly for your AP® exam and spent the four hours taking the test. All of that work can be rated and scored based on your performance on the AP® exam. The AP® exams are scored by five numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. With 1 being the lowest score and 5 being the highest score, students can see where they fall.

Acing Nuclear Chemistry: It’s Easier than Splitting the Atom

Acing Nuclear Chemistry: It’s Easier than Splitting the Atom

Nuclear chemistry is a decent chunk of the AP® Chemistry exam, but because of the density of the curriculum may only be a microscopic portion of what you cover in class. This brief guide will help you fill the gaps in your knowledge and prevent you from having a meltdown over the nuclear chemistry questions on the test.

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How to Ace the AP® English Language and Composition Synthesis Essay

The newest section of the AP® English Language and Composition Exam, the synthesis essay, is one of three essays you will be completing during the examination’s 2-hour free-response period. However, you’ll also have a 15-minute reading and planning period just for this essay, and if you use this time to plan effectively, you can’t go wrong.

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3 AP® English Language Rhetorical Essay Strategies

The AP® English Language rhetorical essay can be nightmare inducing for some AP® students, but there is no need for fear. In this exam review we will lay out helpful strategies to get you through the rhetorical essays in no time.

From the Pros: 5 Crucial Pieces of Advice about Writing College Essays

From the Pros: 5 Crucial Pieces of Advice about Writing College Essays

There’s no such thing as the “ultimate article” of college writing advice, that informs a student of every.single.thing. that he or she must consider when writing college essays.

It requires many angles and perspectives, as well as many drafts and revisions to create a product that one would be satisfied sending off to a college admissions council.