<p>^ there is a big difference between SAT and AP grading & that’s a deceptive statement. First of all, SAT grading is NOT standardized by any means-people grade different essays in different areas of the country at different times. The AP grading is all in one place, where essay graders spend more time on each individual test (that’s why the APs cost more $$) & all read them at the same time.</p>