I'm prepping for my AP Lit exam and I wanna see some high-scoring essays to get a better idea of what the graders are looking for. Does anyone know where I can find a few sample essays that scored well on the AP Lit exam?
Hi there! It's a great idea to review high-scoring sample essays to better understand the expectations and requirements of the AP Lit exam.
The College Board, which administers the AP exams, provides sample essays with scoring explanations on their website. You can find sample AP Lit essays, their respective scores, and the scoring guidelines for their respective years here: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-english-literature-and-composition/exam/past-exam-questions
Another great resource for sample essays and scoring guidelines is the CollegeVine blog, which provides tips, study guides, and practice materials for various AP exams, including AP Lit. You can check them out here: https://www.collegevine.com/category/standardized-tests/ap-test-guides
As you review these sample essays, keep in mind the elements that earned them high scores and try to emulate those qualities in your writing, such as providing a clear, focused thesis, incorporating textual evidence effectively, and organizing your essay coherently.
Good luck on your AP Lit exam!
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