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Exams themselves aren't usually too good, as a general rule.
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3 essays in 4 hours? I mean, what are they actually testing? Stamina? That sure matters in English analysis. Multiple choice? Sure, throw in several right answers and choose what's "best." At least with the IB exams, we have two hours to write one really good extended paper, not speed writing that compromises quality for quantity and speed that physically cramps your hand. It's a stupid system and College Board could go and burn for all I care. They do everything wrong.