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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you’ve ever heard phrases like “Wesleyan is the new Brown,” then you’re already familiar with the concept of the “new Ivies.” While attempts to associate given schools with the Ivy league can border on the ridiculous – I don’t know how many times I’ve heard someone claim their school is the “Harvard of the (fill in the blank state or region) – the “new Ivy” label can be useful for high school students exploring colleges to target.
The last thing you want to on the day of your AP® test is to forget something that you need. Lessen your stress about the test by making sure you have everything prepared the night before so you aren’t rushing around in the morning. Below is everything you will need to do your best!