AP English Literature and Composition
Close reading and analysis of poetry, prose, and drama with sophisticated literary argumentation.
AP English Literature and Composition focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing about imaginative literature from various periods. Students engage in close reading and critical analysis of poetry, fiction, and drama to deepen their understanding of how writers use language to provide meaning and pleasure.
Why AP English Literature and Composition Matters
Scoring well on AP English Literature and Composition demonstrates your readiness for college-level work and can earn you valuable credit, saving time and money in your undergraduate studies.
Introduction to Literature (ENGL 102 or equivalent)
Complete College Board Syllabus Coverage
Every single unit from the official College Board curriculum is covered in depth over 69 hours of instruction.
Our Teaching Approach
We focus on both deep conceptual understanding AND exam-specific problem-solving techniques.
- Read closely for literary devices and meaning
- Build a vocabulary of literary terms
- Develop interpretive, defensible thesis statements
- Practice analyzing unseen poetry and prose
- Master the three FRQs (poetry, prose, literary argument)
- Apply the 6-point analytic rubric
- Time essays to match exam pacing
- Drill multiple-choice close-reading questions
Materials & Past Paper Archive
Access homework systems, 10 years of past papers, and custom-prepared digital materials.
Weekly reading and timed literary essays with rubric-aligned feedback
Released AP Lit free-response prompts (poetry, prose, open question) with sample responses
- Literary terms and devices reference library
- Annotated model essays at each score point
- Poetry and prose analysis practice sets
- Open-question novel/drama lists and prompts
- Multiple-choice close-reading drills
10 Full-Length Online Mock Exams
Our mock exam phase begins 2 months before the May exam. We replicate exact exam conditions and analyze errors immediately after each mock to maximize score improvement.
- Full-length exams matching College Board format
- 55 multiple-choice and 3 timed essays
- Rubric-based scoring on poetry, prose, and argument
- Detailed interpretive feedback
- Progress tracking on analytical writing
Score Improvement Cycle
Group Course vs Private Tutoring
Both options provide comprehensive AP English Literature and Composition preparation. Choose based on your learning style and budget.
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- 69 hours of live instruction
- Small group (max 6 students)
- 10 full-length mock exams
- Complete digital materials
- Weekly homework with solutions
- Session recordings access
- Direct instructor messaging
for equivalent 69 hours
- Fully customized schedule
- 100% focused attention
- Pace adjusted to your needs
- All group course materials
- Priority instructor access
- Flexible rescheduling
- Additional practice sessions
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