AP® English Language

and Composition

Trusted tips and strategies from Barron’s experts

to get you through exam day.

August 1, 2021

What’s Tested on the AP English Language and Composition Exam?

The AP English Language and Composition exam tests your reading and writing skills. Read on to learn about the structure of the exam, question types, and more.

August 1, 2021

Top 5 Tips for the AP English Language and Composition Exam

Preparing for the AP English Language and Composition exam can be overwhelming. Read on for our top tips for AP English Lang and Comp success.

August 1, 2021

Top Reading Techniques for the AP English Language and Composition Exam

Having good reading comprehension skills is key to success on the AP English Language and Composition exam. Read on for some reading techniques that will help you get a great AP English Lang and Comp score.

August 1, 2021

How to Answer the AP English Language and Composition Essay Questions 

We will walk you through how to answer the AP English Language and Composition essay questions, including detailed steps and strategy.

August 1, 2021

AP English Language and Composition Exam Sample Essay Questions

You'll be required to write three essays on the AP English Language and Composition exam. Learn about the requirements for each and read some sample essay prompts.

August 1, 2021

AP English Language and Composition Exam Multiple-Choice Questions

The AP English Language and Composition Exam tests your reading and writing skills. Read on to learn about the structure of the exam's multiple-choice question types.

August 21, 2021

AP English Language and Composition: Sample Rhetorical Analysis and Synthesis Questions

The Rhetorical Analysis and Synthesis Essays are two of the three essays you’ll need to write as part of the AP English Language and Composition Exam. Read on for a sample of each, as well as tips for how to answer them. 

August 21, 2021

AP English Language and Composition Essay Scoring

When it comes time to make judgments about writing, the word "effectively" comes up repeatedly. It’s a popular word because it’s easy to use. But it’s also hard to define. It means so much, and yet so little. You probably know effective writing when you see it, but what the AP folks have in mind is the thoughtful organization of ideas, appropriate word choice, proper syntax, varied sentence structure, a mature style of writing, sensible paragraphing, coherent development, and correct mechanics (grammar, spelling, and punctuation).