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Even if you don't end up passing the AP exam, you still made it to second semester, which is farther than some people get. Be proud of that! Be proud of the work you did to get here. There is way too much pressure put on you, and it's really not the end of the world. There are worse things in life than a 2.

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She is there to help! Ask for an extension if you really need it. She is understanding, kind, and wants you to succeed!

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The work piles up and you will be very overwhelmed. Stay home if you're sick though. Gross.

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Don't let yourself get to the point where you're staying up really late to make up work. It's not fun and you get sick that way.

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Go with what is easiest for you to argue. Pick the side that you can be most passionate about. Don't take too long reading the sources for the synthesis and pick 3 of them to pull the majority of quotes from. Time is not your friend.

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If it's too late and there is no hope...

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If it's too late and there is no hope...

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Honestly just focus on tone shifts and diction. I guarantee if you can sound smart while talking about these two devices, you can write a good essay.

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What's a metonymy? Synecdoche? Do those even sound familiar?

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The big rhetorical packet from the beginning of the year is VERY helpful and VERY important. USE IT!!

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Follow the formula

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The multiple choice tests on here are WAY harder than the AP exam. If you can get a 60% on one of these tests you are in pretty good shape.

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YES. Don't embarrass yourself of COURSE you have to study. Use these tools to help.

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Make TONS of lists! Make lists of all the stuff you have to get done so that you realize you really don't have too much to do! It IS manageable and you CAN do it all!

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Take a quick shower, brush your teeth REALLY good, and slap on a face mask before sitting down to start an assignment. This might help keep you awake, but if you end up falling asleep on the couch while reading at least you're ready for bed.

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Personally, I find that 80's music really gets me in the right mood to tackle another essay, but play whatever gets YOU going!! (Love Shack is one of my favorite pump up songs.)

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Remember when Mrs. Brosius said at the beginning of the year that you should only spend one hour on her class? Well, it all adds up. If you skip one night, it becomes two hours. If you skip two nights, it becomes 3 hours. And so on and so forth. SO! Set a timer that goes off every 30 minutes and take breaks between working.

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I get it. You're TIRED. You got home LATE. You just want to shower and go to sleep. BUT WAIT! You don't want to get more behind than you already are! Those essays don't write themselves! Go get 'em, tiger!

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They're like tasty ice cubes! The cold is a good replacement for an ice cream craving.

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The healthy fats in this wonderful nut are good for your brain! And the shells give your hands something to do while you read.

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the caffeine will help keep you awake!

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delicious simplicity

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The combination may sound weird if you've never tried it but TRUST ME.

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I for one know how tempting it can be to reach for those taco flavored doritos and hot cheetos between the hours of 11PM and 4AM HOWEVER, I HIGHLY advise against the consumption of unhealthy snacks! Here are some healthyish foods that require little effort to make.