AP World History Essay Timing help

Test Preparation AP History & Social Sciences
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So, 2 hours is allotted for the 3 essays, leaving the Barron’s recommendation of 40 minutes per essay; however, this does not seem like much time to write 3 essays (3-4 pgs each, which is also what Barron’s suggested). </p>

I can write 2 pages for the SAT in 25 minutes (score of 10), but these are different: they require more analysis and historical evidence, and I am not sure I can add at least 1 page and do adequate analysis 3 times in a row. Does you have any tips for getting the timing down while maintain a high quality essay?</p>

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the dbq requires minimal analysis…try to make that one 30-35 minutes</p>

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How does the dbq require the least analysis; it seems as though it requires the most?</p>

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The least HISTORICAL analysis–I treated the DBQ like a synthesis essay, but without any persuasive element. I basically summarized, bringing in just a tad bit of historical information. You will need to bring in your massive amount of names, dates, and places for the CCOT and C&C essays.</p>

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Okay, that makes a lot of sense.is there a better way of practicing than just doing a bunch of practice essays?</p>

If not, how many practice essays should I plan on doing before test day?</p>

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For me, I used 30 minutes for each, leaving 30 minutes left. Plus, my principal was nice enough to give me an extra 5 to 10 minutes</p>

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I wrote only a few practice essays. But what really helped me the most is summarizing all the events from all time periods in your own words. Group certain dynasties, wars, art, immigration, etc. That really helped me the most</p>