<p>Oh and in class we’d take these stupid practice tests from some random book and I’d fail every single one. And Barrons is terrible too. Not realistic AT ALL and is not even logical. In Barrons I’d fail every test (less than 50%) and on the official tests from Collegeboard I’d miss maybe 5-8. Don’t make the mistake I did and use random tests. Use collegeboards. The multiple choice is very similar to the SAT except for a few questions here and there.</p>
<p>I recommend practice writing the different types of essays in the time allotted on the test. I also recommend looking at old graded essays to get a good feel for what the College Board graders are looking for. In my opinion, the analysis essay is the hardest essay, because you need to know what the graders are looking for, and be able to CORRECTLY interpret the text. I believe you can get a passing score if you’re willing to devote time to preparation. Get a good prep book, but ultimately your best preparation (imho) is to write, write, and write. Up to the test my teacher made us write up to 3 essays a week, in addition to practicing the CR. Good luck! (:</p>
<p>@iceqube</p>
<p>I read Scarlett Letter for AP Lang. Never again.</p>
<p>The best advice I can give, after scoring a 5, is to become really comfortable with writing essays in a small time period. You don’t want to get to the test and not be able to write quickly enough.</p>
<p>Best advice I can give (coming from someone who got a 5 and DID NOT take the class) is to read the essays from past years on the AP website. I believe the AP readers look for a unique style that may differ greatly from what you are used to doing at your high school. You have to be creative, you have to be different, and you have to be able to back up your argument with examples. If anyone has any questions on how they should go about studying for the AP English Language test without taking the class, or even if you are in the class, feel free to PM me, and I’d be happy to help.</p>
<p>tldr: read the essays online before you take the test. PM me if you have questions</p>
<p>Just take the class, you write so many essays that by the time AP exam comes, you know exactly what to do. And by the point, you will be well experienced in bs’ing for pages on end lol.</p>