What's up, guys? I've been trying to time manage my studying and it occurred to me I don't even know how long the AP Lit exam is. Can anyone fill me in?
Absolutely, happy to help out with that! The AP Literature and Composition exam consists of two sections and lasts for 3 hours.
Section 1 is multiple choice and takes 1 hour. There are typically around 55 questions that test your reading and analytical skills.
Section 2 lasts 2 hours and you'll write three essays. This section is free-response and will ask you to analyze pieces of literature.
Remember that this is just the official testing time and doesn’t include breaks or the time for administering the exam, so be prepared for the entire testing session to take a bit longer. Good luck with your studying!
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