Expect the essays to be difficult because they are. The essays will definitely make you use your brain. Always be sure that you make the point of your paper clear in the thesis. Not having a developing thesis can really hurt your grade on your essays. Essays are very weighted in terms of your grade. Essays also count for a huge chunk of your grade on the AP Exam, which can determine whether you pass or fail the exam. It would be in your best interest to always try your best on essays because they are so important. I believe in you! ggg