AP English Exam: Aaaaaaaaaahh!

Shadowfax · 05-01-2003, 07:14 PM

On Tuesday (May 6th) I'm taking the AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition Exam. I am becoming very frightened. For those of you that don't know what this is, it's a university-level exam that High School students can take and get University credit if you do well enough. It's 3 hours: 1 hour of multiple choice (reeeally hard, you're only expected to get about half correct), and 2 hours of essay writing (3 essays over 2 hours). I've done lots of practice essays and M.C., but I'm still getting quite nervous. Has anyone here ever taken an AP English exam? Or any AP exam? Any support is appreciated.

Legoles · 05-01-2003, 07:42 PM

I feel sorry for you but I dont have to deal with that yet no advice sorry.

Coney · 05-01-2003, 07:45 PM

^^^That's the longest siggy I've ever seen

^^^^^^

Shadowfax: Ya gotta learn to relax

......... exams are a doddle

(I should know, been doing the buggers long enough

Dreran the Green · 05-01-2003, 07:46 PM

Don't look at me for advice, I'm not even a freshman til next year. I wish you good luck, though!

I'm sure you'll do fine!

Ragnarok · 05-01-2003, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dreran the Green
Don't look at me for advice, I'm not even a freshman til next year. I wish you good luck, though! I'm sure you'll do fine!

I don't think he was looking at you.

Ruinel · 05-01-2003, 07:54 PM

First, relax (yes, that's Ruinel the spastic Elf talking)... relax.

Second, they sell AP Placement Exam books in the bookstores. Most offer sample tests. Go buy one if you don't already have one.

Third, why in Arda would you think that you are going to fail this stupid thing?

And by the way, AP exams are offered in a variety of courses. However, some major universities will only give you an elective credit for passing that AP exam (example: physics AP exam will only get you a science elective credit at most major universities). Reason: most profs don't like to see Fish enter the U without taking the basic freshman courses offered because courses at the next level up build upon what was taught in the freshman course, they like to mold the student when they're new to the U. No freshman course means that the sophomore course is harder on the student.

But this doesn't mean that the English AP Exam will not be accepted as a credit for the freshman year english course. You have to find out by talking to the university you plan to attend.

Hope this helps.

Hans Moleman · 08-08-2003, 08:45 AM

Just think of books you have read

Bombadillo · 08-08-2003, 09:50 AM

I haven't taken your exam, but English is bloody easy. It's stupid to fuss about. You've got nothing to lose after all; all you can do is gain college credits. So if you take the test, you've already won.

You're good to go.

***IronParrot*** · 08-08-2003, 01:21 PM

Good luck. Trust me, you have nothing to worry about.

I found the M.C. more challenging than the essay portion, mostly because they can really get you for the most trivial of technicalities. But you'll do fine.

***IronParrot*** · 08-08-2003, 01:21 PM

Oops, just noticed that this is an old thread and he's already taken the bloody thing.

Hope you did well...

05-01-2003, 07:14 PM	#1
Shadowfax The Fleet-Footed Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: British Columbia Posts: 913	AP English Exam: Aaaaaaaaaahh! On Tuesday (May 6th) I'm taking the AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition Exam. I am becoming very frightened. For those of you that don't know what this is, it's a university-level exam that High School students can take and get University credit if you do well enough. It's 3 hours: 1 hour of multiple choice (reeeally hard, you're only expected to get about half correct), and 2 hours of essay writing (3 essays over 2 hours). I've done lots of practice essays and M.C., but I'm still getting quite nervous. Has anyone here ever taken an AP English exam? Or any AP exam? Any support is appreciated. __________________ Jesus saved me "To remain ignorant of things that happened before you were born is to remain a child" (Cicero, 106-43 B.C.) "Art is a lie which makes us realize the truth" (Picasso)

05-01-2003, 07:42 PM	#2
Legoles Goddess of the evil smilies Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Somewhere where it's hot, and icky Posts: 1,587	Re: AP English Exam: Aaaaaaaaaahh! I feel sorry for you but I dont have to deal with that yet no advice sorry. __________________ BTW PADFOOT LIVES!

05-01-2003, 07:45 PM	#3
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	^^^That's the longest siggy I've ever seen ^^^^^^ Shadowfax: Ya gotta learn to relax ......... exams are a doddle (I should know, been doing the buggers long enough __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

05-01-2003, 07:46 PM	#4
Dreran the Green Lady of Legends Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Missing. Reward if found. Posts: 1,083	Don't look at me for advice, I'm not even a freshman til next year. I wish you good luck, though! I'm sure you'll do fine! __________________ The end justifies the means, thought Aziraphale. And the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.* *This is not actually true. The road to Hell is paved with frozen door to door salesmen. On weekends many of the younger demons go ice-skating down it. ~Good Omens

08-08-2003, 08:45 AM	#7
Hans Moleman Hobbit Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 41	Just think of books you have read __________________ Oh you look like the little T.V leprocan i will be looking forward to getting your lucky charms. "Ahh my brain"

05-01-2003, 07:54 PM	#6
Ruinel Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: I have no idea. Posts: 5,441	First, relax (yes, that's Ruinel the spastic Elf talking)... relax. Second, they sell AP Placement Exam books in the bookstores. Most offer sample tests. Go buy one if you don't already have one. Third, why in Arda would you think that you are going to fail this stupid thing? And by the way, AP exams are offered in a variety of courses. However, some major universities will only give you an elective credit for passing that AP exam (example: physics AP exam will only get you a science elective credit at most major universities). Reason: most profs don't like to see Fish enter the U without taking the basic freshman courses offered because courses at the next level up build upon what was taught in the freshman course, they like to mold the student when they're new to the U. No freshman course means that the sophomore course is harder on the student. But this doesn't mean that the English AP Exam will not be accepted as a credit for the freshman year english course. You have to find out by talking to the university you plan to attend. Hope this helps.

08-08-2003, 09:50 AM	#8
Bombadillo "The Bomb" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: all over the place Posts: 1,601	I haven't taken your exam, but English is bloody easy. It's stupid to fuss about. You've got nothing to lose after all; all you can do is gain college credits. So if you take the test, you've already won. You're good to go. __________________ Could it be that one path to enlightenment leads through insanity?

08-08-2003, 01:21 PM	#9
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Good luck. Trust me, you have nothing to worry about. I found the M.C. more challenging than the essay portion, mostly because they can really get you for the most trivial of technicalities. But you'll do fine. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

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