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How to Score Your Own AP® English Language Practice Essay

Practice makes perfect, which makes completing practice free response questions advantageous to the student. Figuring out how you did; however, is more difficult than it seems. As the writer, you have a certain bias that may make it more difficult to grade your own practice essay, but it can be done.

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AP® English Language: 5 Ways to Identify Rhetorical Devices

In order for the author of the passage to completely explain and develop his or her argument, rhetorical devices must be utilized. Identifying rhetorical devices may sometimes be difficult, but through this AP® English Language guide you will see the five easiest ways to identify rhetorical devices and how to apply them. We will be using the Question 2 prompt from the 2013 AP® English Language exam, which examines the relationship between people and nature.

One Month AP® Physics 1 & 2 Study Guide

One Month AP® Physics 1 & 2 Study Guide

So it’s down to the wire, and you’re not sure where to start your review for the AP® Physics exam. With the test just around the corner, you may be worried about how you are going to study it all! Don’t fret, we’re here to make sure you perform better and more confidently on the exam. The best way you can score on the exam is by preparing well and making sure you stay healthy and get enough sleep. Can’t stress that one enough!

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Advice from AP® English Literature Students for Future APers

Last spring, Jodi G. from Saugus High School sent us an insightful list of AP® English Literature tips her graduating class of 2014 students compiled for her future students. We thought we’d share this wonderful resource. Thanks Jodi for sending this over!

How to Learn AP® Human Geography Vocab

How to Learn AP® Human Geography Vocab

Often times you think of learning vocabulary as a memorization drill. This is a huge a misconception. Learning vocabulary has more to do with understanding the meaning of a word and improving your word power than simply remembering the meaning for a short period of time. The words you learn should stay in your memory forever, and not just until the exams are over.

Understanding the New AP® US History DBQ Rubric

Understanding the New AP® US History DBQ Rubric

Just like a touchdown and extra point, the new AP® US History DBQ is worth seven points. The DBQ is 25% of your final score on the exam, so it is crucial for you to understand the changes to the rubric, as well as how to write the best DBQ possible.

How to Study for AP® Art History

How to Study for AP® Art History

This AP® Art History study guide provides you with the tools you need to succeed on the exam—and to get the score you want! AP® Art History is the equivalent of a two-semester college-level art history survey course, covering art from the Paleolithic era through today.

Law of Diminishing Returns: AP® Economics Review

Law of Diminishing Returns: AP® Economics Review

As you study for the AP® Microeconomics or AP® Macroeconomics exams, you’ll need to know the law of diminishing returns! In this post, you’ll learn what the law of diminishing is, why it is important, and you’ll get to work through a couple of practice questions – all of which is vital for your AP® Economics Review!

Data Collection Methods - What To Know for AP® Statistics

Data Collection Methods: What To Know for AP® Statistics

In this article, we will explore various types of data, methods of data collection and advantages and disadvantages of each. After reading our review, you will have an excellent understanding of when to use each of the data collection methods we discuss.