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Dr. Brandon Abdon
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Discussion with the Chief AP Lit Reader (2023)
Join Brandon Abdon and Guest Dr. Steve Price to discuss what happens at the AP Exam reading and why it matters.
Dr. Brandon Abdon and expert guests break down how to analyze results from the 2023 AP Literature and Composition exam.
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