For many students, the most challenging section of an Advanced Placement exam is the free-response portion. After all, its few questions comprise a significant amount of each exam's overall score, and its form may range from a complicated word problem to a long essay or visual display of data.
If you are concerned about your performance on this portion of the AP exam, follow the five steps below.
Read each free-response question carefully.
Maximize points on multiple-part questions.
Share your thought process.
Be clear and concise.
Use proper penmanship.
Read Each Free-Response Question Carefully
Free-response questions, which require you to compose an answer instead of selecting one from among several choices, employ very specific wording. As you read them, pay close attention to the language that each question uses.
