AP and IB tests give students the opportunity to study university-level material while still in high school. It shows universities that you are fully prepared for the academic rigor and challenges of university.

Whereas international students frequently take AP and IB classes for the maths and sciences, those students who can also succeed in writing-intensive AP and IB classes (such as English and History) can reach even higher academic and college admission goals.

AP and IB exams require analyzing multiple texts before writing a persuasive essay in only 30 to 40 minutes. Here are some sample questions from AP and IB exams to demonstrate the application and value of think STEP’s RAC philosophy.

AP English Literature Prompt:

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IBHL History Prompt:

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Success in AP and IB tests requires higher-level thinking skills that think STEP specializes in teaching. If you study at TAS, TES, or other schools with international curricula, then come join our tailored AP and IB courses today in the following subjects:

AP Courses
• AP Capstone (Seminar and Research)
• AP English Language
• AP English Literature
• AP Macroeconomics
• AP Microeconomics
• AP US History
• AP World History
• AP European History
• AP Comparative Government
• AP US Government
• AP Human Geography
IB Courses
• IB Core (TOK/EE)
• IB English Literature
• IB English Language and Literature
• IB Economics
• IB History
• IB Geography
• IB Business Management