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5 KILLER Tips to CRUSH the AP Lang Exam (2025)
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5 KILLER Tips for the AP Lang Exam (2025)
In this video, Darren breaks down essential strategies to ace the exam, improve your essays, and master rhetorical analysis. Perfect for AP Lang students prepping for test day!
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BONUS TIP: The night before the exam, try creating mini-outlines for each of the 3 essays. Categories like your intro, context, thesis, evidence, specific commentary... etc. Same idea as the one at 1:02 -- but make each part as specific and personalized to YOU.
The act of creating this and then reading it will internalize it within your brain. Thus, you can recall the KEY OBJECTIVES you need to hit when you actually write your essays (feel free to quickly replicate this outline on exam day as well).
Best of luck on your exam!
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@@PrepworksEducation I just did!
Watching this the morning of the exam💔💔
@@gavinmiller3989 Same :( good luck !
@@gavinmiller3989 all is well all is well everything’s fine
@@gavinmiller3989 WE got this
20 minutes before 🥀
@@gavinmiller3989 12 minutes before;;
on everyone's soul we're all getting a 5
Real
on YOUR soul TOO brochacho 😭💔
amen brother🫡
i might be ruining it for everyone's soul
ON YOUR SOUL ESPECIALLY.
so weird to think millions of us are gonna be taking this quiz tmr lol
Real. Best of luck!
We’re all in this together 🎊🎵
You probably wont see this until after but best of luck, this is my last ap test after i had 4 of them im so happy to be free now.
@@vortex_talonlol bro im studying rn , thanks man
@@vortex_talon same this is my final of the 5 I've taken. I'm so excited to be done!!!
goodnight everyone we're gonna ace it tomorrow 🙏 remember to get some sleep
Oh yeah let’s get it done brother best of luck
I have AP lang right after calc ab hopefully everyone gets a 5 here
me too
Best of luck!!
I had apush then ap calc now ap lang and then physics, Spanish, and psych, I'm exhausted 😭 but ty I'm hoping for a 5
i had chinese last friday, just had calc ab today, having apes tmr and lang Wednesday 😭
@EL_ES_MUY_SABIXI can't catch a break 😭
this is the first AP test Ive ever done, and my teacher sucks so thank you so much ive learned more in 4 minutes than I have in the last school year. bless your soul. I'm getting a 7
Best of luck! You'll do great!!!! :)
i’m taking the test tomorrow!! based off of my class results & finals i’m expected to get a 5, but tips always help and these were KILLER!! :)
goodluck! i have mine too
Yeah mine was a 4 but I definitely didn’t get that….
I have this in the morning and Physic C Mechanics in the afternoon. Thank you for helping my sanity.
Best of luck to you, you got this!
PS: We will be releasing a Physics C Mech + E&M review videos soon!
me too
I wish you a 5
oh hell nah twin best of luck
@nyancat4330 same. good luck
Hey y’all, I took the exam last year and got a 5, so these are some of my tips as well!
For the synthesis and argument essay, ADD A COUNTER ARGUMENT. Make it one short paragraph, and it’s a guaranteed sophistication point. For the essays in general, do not focus on writing a good essay, focus on writing an essay that gets you the points. As long as you state evidence and explain it, even if it’s like a five year old, you will get the points!
Best of luck y’all!!
That's the mindset! Although a counterargument paragraph is not explicitly needed, having it will definitely make it hard to miss. Thanks for sharing!! :)
Here’s what I gathered. For question 3 always use historic examples, for question 1 focus on what the author wants the audience to feel and for question 2 because painfully redundant do not leave anything up to be inferred
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I’ll assume question 3 is argument, 1 is rhetorical analysis, and 2 is synthesis- well said! But personal (even made up) examples also work extremely well if you’re unsure about the accuracy of your historical example.
@ I heard personal examples work even better because it gives the people who score the exams a break from reading the same prompts over and over which could yield a higher score
@@ExvyCODMWHAT? my teacher said never use personal he said it’s an instant 0???? i’m so confused lol
@@aforeign_iris my AP lang teacher told my class (she scores essays for college board occasionally) that personal examples are not very strong and should be paired with another piece of evidence. You should use examples of current events and literature though!
Ok I have full faith in all of us we’re getting that 5!
Best of luck!!
Just as I was about to look it up.
Thank you guys for coming in clutch
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GUYS ALL U NEED IS A 26, 3, 3, 3 AND YOU WILL SURVIVE U GOT THIS THATS SO EASY!! (pray for me ill let you know what i get)
@@xilfine_pason is that for a 3??
@squidydraws bro I'm shooting for a 5, a 3 is not even on the cards
I got a 6 5 5 for the 3 essays when we did the practice runs, and I also got a 25 for the practice MCQ, I think we all got this
Oh ok I have hope for myself then😭🙏
WE GOT THIS FELLAS
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YALL I BELIEVE IN US! We’re gonna do great tmr :)
Best of luck! How’d it go?
POV: your watching this the night before the final😭😭😭 (I’m so cooked)
No ur not bro just lock in.
12 min ago lol. It's so over
Mate, I haven't studied at all, and my school doesn't have an AP lang class. If you're cooked I'm fucking burnt.
@thomasskye after watching this you're not burnt, just a little toasty
Ong we're both cooked, I didn't even know it was tomorrow idk why, but I thought it was thursday 😭
Good luck everyone
Best of luck!
Good luck everybody! We’re all gonna do great!
Best of luck! How’d it go?
Everyone as well for the essays, do not look back till you finish all of them. Fine tune them after but try and finish every single one first when you write a sentence keep it and you can look back later, I did this on the AP World exam and had a lot of time left to go back.
Great advice!
1:58 was actually so helpful!!!!! Ty I’ve been stuck on 4 and I feel like this tip is gonna boost me to a 5
Best of luck on your exam!!
This is very helpful. Are there any more tips that I should be aware of? I am not much of a writing guy (I am more of a math guy), but I still want at least a 4 (preferably a 5).
Focus more on the content for the essays and don’t worry too much about having perfect grammar/sentences that flow super well - it’s possible to get the sophistication for AMAZING writing… but it’s so subjective that it’s not worth it unless you are naturally gifted writer.
So, write like you would on a LEQ/DBQ - just pure content and grind. Objectiveness. As long as any mechanical errors do not majorly interfere with comprehension, there will be no penalty for writing in this style.
Last minute crammers, GOOD LUCK!
Godspeed🫡
Best of luck!
Hey guys
who else watching this video after not paying attention all year??
😭
Praying and manifesting that everyone does well tomorrow morning ! ❤
Best of luck! How’d it go?
@ good but i didn’t put conclusions on any of the paragraphs 😂😂
@@SuriyaLinhStudiosUr fine. My synthesis was so bad😭😭😭🙏
Bro is going above and beyond replying to every comment so far
I got you too
Thank u so much! I have a question tho, for the argumentative essay can one of your evidences count in your rebuttal paragraph? If it does count, do you put it in your thesis or no?
Also I’ll come back during the summer and tell u what I scored lol
For synthesis or arguemnt, for evidence after drawing the connection on how it proves arguement , should we add a line to explain its relevence or why it matters, like answering the why should i care in the real world
hoping for the 5
test is in 20 minutes! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
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You answered my prayers
Best of luck!
OMG thank you so much!!! perfectly tuned
No problem! Best of luck :)
I'm going to school for the AP exam right now wish me luck, chat 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😭😭😭
Best of luck! How’d it go?
As long as i dont get a -5 im happy
Your video does give me a bit of confidence though
Best of luck!
i see y’all studying two days before the exam.. 👀👀
Bunch of procrastinators 😔
More like 10 hours
On YOUR sould we all getting 5's!!!
Best of luck :)
Yo just did a practice 10 question MCQ…. Got a 1/10 but thanks for showing the question types BAZARRRRIGHTTTT
LOCK IN 🙏🙏🙏🙏🫡
DUDE ME TOO IT WAS LIKE A SATIRE ONE AND I WAS TAKING IT SERIOUSLY
GOOD LUCK TMRW GUYS, BUT REMEMBER, LIONSHARK IS COMING
Best of luck!
who else here the night before the exam?
Get some good rest :)
ah so do you just do the synthesis essay like you would a dbq but instead of the "hipp" analysis, you would connect how it relates to other documents? also how would you incorporate the counterarguments so it's not just so random. sorry I have another question, what would you recommend putting in the conclusion?? (thank you so much for the helpful vid)
Pretty much like a DBQ! Try to identify a core theme to the counterargument early on and stick with it -- this is most likely the direct opposite of what you are arguing for but can vary. After explaining the doc + connecting it to another, try using one of these transitions:
"Some might argue that..."
"Critics of this position claim..."
"It is true that..."
"Admittedly..."
"While it’s often said that..."
You'll want to "minimize" the opponent's claim with concessive language that acknowledges the other side but still downplays the impact/validity -- that's because you'll want to follow up with a refutation! The AP graders do not award the sophistication point for merely references/phrases so taking this extra step shows them that it is an integral part of your argument.
Edit: I wouldn't worry about the conclusion -- there's no explicit points for it. Focus on the other parts and if you have spare time at the end, think about future implications / address the counterarguments in further detail.
You may also consider rephrasing your main points and explicitly mention any sophistication you addressed within your overall essay... helps you end on a good note + just in case the grader is skimming!
Definitely not like a dbq…Dawg what was that stuff on space😭😭😭
im literally going to tweak tf out
Lock in 🗿
can u please give a mini outline of all the 3 diff types of essays please just like what you did with the synthesis
Sorry I missed this! How’d it go?
For synthesis, is it wise to use the docs and your OWN evidence u bring in (like evidence in argumentation: novels, history, experiences) and like make an argument tying it all in together??
Try and use all 7 docs it’s also your voice so feel free to add outside sources but wait till you finish all of your essays first, think of it as like an AP world DBQ except more explaining and more your attitude
As long as you fulfill these criteria:
"Provides specific evidence from at least three of the provided sources to support all claims in a line of reasoning."
"Consistently explains how the evidence supports a line of reasoning." [for all 3+ docs]
So, you MUST use 3 docs minimum. I would definitely consider using your own outside evidence within the line of reasoning / further expand on your initial analysis. HOWEVER, ensure that you complete the synthesization of the documents themselves before you utilize your own evidence to potentially get that sophistication point.
Yeah couldn’t do that with space….
@@artistically_pain3876 debris 😭
Everyone watching this the morning of 😭
Real
JUST FINISHED THE EXAM WE'RE ACTUALLY GETTING A 5 THAT WAS LIGHT WORK!?!?!
What exam did you get? Mine was impossible except for rhetorical and argumentative. I got the space synthesis one it was horrible😭😭😭
@@artistically_pain3876 Yo I got space junk synthesis too it wasnt horrbile to it too up a lot of my time
My rhetorical suffered greatly
BLUEBOOK FINNA CRASH TMR 8 20 AM
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Guys we’re so cooked but you all got this!!!M
Best of luck!
@ thank you!!!
6 hours before the test
locked in
Best of luck! How’d it go?
omg yes! thank you so much
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no sleep. reading mcq. writing mcq. synthesis essay. rhetorical analysis essay. argumentative essay.
Best of luck! How’d it go?
Guys i had AP euro, then AP bio, then Ap world, then APUSH then AP environmental and now i have lang tmmr and psych on friday. Pray for me 🙏
Best of luck! How’d it go?
How are you taking 3 ap histories at once??
Darren save us 🙏
Best of luck! How’d it go?
who else watching night before
Do you have any historical examples that can easily apply to multiple prompts and topics?
The prompts get so weird some years... for example last year was about selfies lol. There is no specific historical example that would be preferred either... you can even use hypothetical/imaginary evidence!
@@PrepworksEducation Got it. Also do you have any tips for staying focused? Anytime I do a practice essay it never turns out how I like; but maybe that's just because I have AP Lang my last period and eat lunch like 5 hours before.
@@PrepworksEducation in my class we did the selfie essay last month as practice. My personal example was that trend of "Taking a selfie everyday for [x]years videos." I obviously haven't taken the exam yet, but it's gotta be hammered in that you're way smarter than you think at conjuring evidence.
I got at most a 3 that rhetorical crushed me 😭😭😭
As long as I get college credita
Quick question, if the argument prompt is something can be proven with a source form your synthesis prompt (probably unlikely), can I use the sources from the synthesis prompt as evidence for my argument prompt?
I think you can!
I'm not entirely clear on this + not sure. Nothing in the rubric against it though! :)
could you explain connection to other documents a little more? i'm kinda confused thanks
For sure! Here’s some examples:
Doc A says ____. [insert analysis]. Similarly, Doc B shares similar sentiments within its research as ____.
Doc C says ____. [insert analysis to topic sentence]. These ideas directly corroborate with the ____ within Doc D because _____ - emphasizing [something relating back to thesis].
You could even go on to talk about counter arguments and why that is important in relation to your thesis. It is possible to get the complexity point by weaving in that acknowledgement and analysis for the other side consistently even without an explicit counterclaim paragraph OR having it in your thesis.
I find an easy way to smoothly connect documents to each other is to find two that disagree, and put them against each other. Something like "although source A states _, source b counters this by proving _" thats just me though. (Also a VERY simplified example. you need more than one sentence in your paragraph, obviously)
@c.o.f.f.e.e.. How do you make it seem like it's not contradicting your claim?
@@s.q.u.a.r.e.d You'll want to "minimize" the opponent's claim with concessive language that acknowledges the other side but still downplays the impact/validity -- that's because you'll want to follow up with a refutation! The AP graders do not award the sophistication point for merely references/phrases so taking this extra step shows them that it is an integral part of your argument.
WE GOT THIS
Best of luck! How’d it go?
Self studying the test, just started right now. Am I cooked?
Nah. Really dig in on learning those essays though!
REAL LMAO
Reallll
Manifesting a 5 or 4 🙏
Best of luck! How’d it go?
@@PrepworksEducationmy teacher gave us a prompt similar to the synthesis which me and my friends dreaded 😭 all the late framing I feel like worked
The video definitely helped remind me of important stuff though, especially with writing and being clear!
@@gabidagabidaWas your synthesis about space? I’ve never written about space so that was something…
@@artistically_pain3876for reasons that I don’t want my test to get canceled but…all I know is I wrote junk answers 🙂
I was going to skip the test because I could care less about college but they said I would owe 80 if i miss the test 😐
Oh no 😟
Less than an hour away 😭🙏 we're gonna cook
Best of luck! How’d it go?
@PrepworksEducation pretty well actually !! This video def helped :]
watching this the morning of.. we’re totally getting a 5…
Best of luck! How’d it go?
@@PrepworksEducationit was actually so easy i think i got at least a 4 i’m so happy
@@sullvzMine was so hard. The MCQ was difficult and the synthesis was horrible too. Rhetorical and argumentative were light work. Legit idk abt space laws and stuff or much abt space idk I feel like it was a stupid topic😭😭😭
@@artistically_pain3876no the rhetorical one was so bad but everything else was so light.. i kinda had like a moment of realization where everything just started flowing😭
@ The rhetorical for me was on Native Americans and since I took APUSH I found it the easiest to argue overall. Space though?? Did you get that one for synthesis? I didn’t even know what to use for outside evidence😭
Thanks
Happy to help :)
WHAT ARE WE GETTING ON THE AP LANG EXAM??? 100 🗣🗣🗣
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Goated video
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Nooo, i was hoping for physics 2 tonight.
Guess I need to find another guy for this one
*Good luck to everyone else tho
Apologies! None of us have taken Physics 2 😭😭😭
@@PrepworksEducation maybe I should write the vid next year lol
it's tomorrow, so cooked :(
You'll do great! Remember to relax.
Drop the AP Physics 1 bro plz😭🙏🏼
Physics 1 video is available from last year... minus fluids since none of us have ever learned fluids
I’m cooked for MCQ, I’m getting borderline light green on the practice
Essays r fine tho
Best of luck!
watching this after the exam... does anyone actually care about fish farming????
@@LaoonCow Bro mine was on space like wtf😭😭😭
mine was on fish farming too lollll
BRO I AM BEYOND COOKED I TAKE IN LIKE I HOURBHELP
Best of luck! How’d it go?
@ I AM PRAYING FOR A 3 BUT I DID USE SOME OF YOUR STUFF SO THANKYOU SO MUCH
@@mullennIM ALSO PRAYING FOR A 3 THAT MCQ WAS MEH AND THAT SYNTHESIS IM HOPING THE LORDS GOT MY BACK😭😭😭
@@artistically_pain3876 its alr over on everything😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏😪😪😪😪🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🪺🪺🪺🪺🪺🪺🪵🪵🪵🪵😊😊😖😖😖
my exam is in 30 minutes
Best of luck! How’d it go?
What's with goofy ahh meme in education channel?
Real
@@PrepworksEducationgay
Why are there so many silly ahh memes on educational channels?
Good point
first
So fast!
@@PrepworksEducation I’m not even taking lang this year lol
Still appreciate the support :D
@ I love your videos!
1 hour left..... wish me luck 🫡
Best of luck! How’d it go?