<p>I guessed on 12 MC last year, but my essays were mega pimp (4 pages DBQ, 3 each on FR - anyone who took the test last year knows the FR questions were wicked easy). And I got a 5. If you are a little above avg on MC (I was getting 53-58 correct on practice tests) then you’ll need really good essays to get a 5. It can be done, as I did it.</p>