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Dr. Brandon Abdon
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Discussion with the Chief AP Lit Reader (2024)
Dr. Brandon Abdon is joined by Chief AP Literature and Composition Reader Steve Price to discuss the 2024 AP exam. {% video_player "embed_player"...
Join Brandon Abdon and Guest Dr. Steve Price to discuss what happens at the AP Exam reading and why it matters.
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