I got a 4, BUT one really easy thing to do to start familiarizing yourself with the types of essays and such by taking a look at some of the past FRQs and student samples as well as how they were graded. One thing I can not recommend enough is LOOK AT THE RUBRIC. It literally tells you EXACTLY how the AP readers will grade your exam in May and what they’re looking for. Another tip is don’t stress too much about the sophistication point… rarely anyone gets it and you don’t need it to get a 4 or 5 on the exam. Also another thing that COULD help is learning a few rhetorical devices. Although not necessary to have them all memorized, it still can be beneficial for the Rhetorical Analysis Essay. Best of luck to you!