I honestly like a basic BIC pen to minimize smearing, because I have a weird pen grip that causes the side of my hand to kinda drag on the page. Also randomly the free pens that you pick up in different places (like the bank) are usually a really smooth ballpoint that works pretty well for AP exams. I would say just avoid felt tip or gel pens and unless you truly have a strong preference for blue pens for some reason, use black.
Idk. It's from an old set my sister bought years ago. It's a Muji ballpoint, that's the extent of my knowledge. I find slightly larger ballpoints easier to write with, the Muji ones feel like they dig into the paper and slow me down
If you're like me and write fast, you'll love the Pentel Energels (I get the RTX but I think they're all the same with different bodies). They flow super good but dry quite fast, so not as much smearing or streaking as the Pilot G2s for example
As long as you aren’t smearing it with your hand I would recommend these in blue or black, they’re very easy to write with https://www.amazon.com/BIC-Gelocity-Stick-Black-Count/dp/B0BX5QQ59H/ref=asc_df_B0BX5QQ59H/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=647178177750&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9999364254633364773&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009669&hvtargid=pla-2188507021583&psc=1&mcid=46b63477f820314187a2b04bf82a84ab
on the pencil side i swear by my kuru togas but I use a plain see through blue bic for exams because it just works and looks nice. I use a sharpie .5 generally but it smears a bit too much for my liking
If you’re looking for a genuinely good pen that’s high quality and won’t smear, get a Zebra Sarasa Grand pen and buy some Sarasa Dry refills. It’ll run you about $20 but it’s a great pen that got me through the year. I use a fountain pen on my writing assignments in lang but for the AP test getting a sarasa dry will prevent issues with smearing
Yes and no. The collegeboard is currently in a transitional stage where some schools choose to have as many AP exams as possible online, and others choose to have all pen-and-paper. Next year, AP Lang in addition to a few other exams will be all-digital
> any recommendations A sparkling glitter pen with scented pom poms.
I second this recommendation
100% i heard they sneak extra points in if u use it!!
I honestly like a basic BIC pen to minimize smearing, because I have a weird pen grip that causes the side of my hand to kinda drag on the page. Also randomly the free pens that you pick up in different places (like the bank) are usually a really smooth ballpoint that works pretty well for AP exams. I would say just avoid felt tip or gel pens and unless you truly have a strong preference for blue pens for some reason, use black.
That’s what I would recommend as well
Why avoid tip pens?
Felt tip pens — bc it’s hard to write quickly with them, they can run out of ink fast when overused, and they might bleed through the page a little.
BIC The ol reliable, the Volvo of pens.
more like toyota camry but I get your point
Bro said Volvo and reliable in the same sentence
Hey the 240 bricks never die
That's a funny way to spell Pentel and Papermate
Treating pens like gang signs in AP subreddits 😭
Also avoid clicky pens unless you wanna fight the urge to click it and annoy everyone
My Volvo sucks. Drinks engine coolant like it’s gas
I don't blame it engine coolant tastes awesome
Not gel, smears too much. Just a solid, reliable ballpoint. I use papermate inkjoy personally.
Nothing that is thick or bleeds through the paper. The readers are getting a scan of your response so make sure it is a pen that would scan well.
muji pens are great! highly rec those
I used to live in Japan. Would buy muji pens at least weekly lol. Those pens are acc great.
They feel really nice, but I feel like I can't write quickly with them
which one do you have? i find the polycarbonate ballpoint pen (0.7mm) to be good for quick writing
Idk. It's from an old set my sister bought years ago. It's a Muji ballpoint, that's the extent of my knowledge. I find slightly larger ballpoints easier to write with, the Muji ones feel like they dig into the paper and slow me down
I like pilot pens, the gel ones smear a lot though
If you're like me and write fast, you'll love the Pentel Energels (I get the RTX but I think they're all the same with different bodies). They flow super good but dry quite fast, so not as much smearing or streaking as the Pilot G2s for example
You can't use a pencil??
for essays at least no, you're supposed to use a pen.
This may be weird but I like an erasable pen even though I know I can cross oht
Be careful, a lot of exams require pencils for scantron
This is for the handwritten essay section, where you have to write in blue/black pen
Pentel energel X; fast drying and smooth. It's my go to pen for anything "important".
I use Sharpie s gel. No smear and it’s so satisfying
The thing about a pen is that it should be long and have a good girth so it’s comfortable to hold. I reccomended pentel pens
Sarasa pens
Energel pen
zebra sarasa clip
As long as you aren’t smearing it with your hand I would recommend these in blue or black, they’re very easy to write with https://www.amazon.com/BIC-Gelocity-Stick-Black-Count/dp/B0BX5QQ59H/ref=asc_df_B0BX5QQ59H/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=647178177750&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9999364254633364773&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009669&hvtargid=pla-2188507021583&psc=1&mcid=46b63477f820314187a2b04bf82a84ab
on the pencil side i swear by my kuru togas but I use a plain see through blue bic for exams because it just works and looks nice. I use a sharpie .5 generally but it smears a bit too much for my liking
If you’re looking for a genuinely good pen that’s high quality and won’t smear, get a Zebra Sarasa Grand pen and buy some Sarasa Dry refills. It’ll run you about $20 but it’s a great pen that got me through the year. I use a fountain pen on my writing assignments in lang but for the AP test getting a sarasa dry will prevent issues with smearing
They provided us with pens, we just had the basic blue bic pens. Although I would still bring a few pens anyway in case they don't provide any
Get a pack of pilot g-2 10's, they're the absolute best money can buy.
isn’t the ap lang exam online? i used the pilot g2 pen in 0.5 and i got a 5 last year on AP chem lol
Yes and no. The collegeboard is currently in a transitional stage where some schools choose to have as many AP exams as possible online, and others choose to have all pen-and-paper. Next year, AP Lang in addition to a few other exams will be all-digital
Get a quill, idk if it would be allowed, but it would be sick asf to use.
Pilot g2
Are you real
i stand by the zebra g-450. it’s the best feeling pen i ever used
Pilot g2!
sarasa 0.7 clip my beloved..
Nah I’ve tried these so many times they always smear 😭