<p>Well, it depends on how you define doing well. I’d say that it’s enough to nab at least a three, with PR, a four. Five, though, might require a bit more, whether it be foreknowledge of the subject or a bit of extra prep; only one of ten people get a five.</p>
<p>Not always. Previous ones have had soil conservation (2004), disease (2005), global warming (2006), and so forth. However, it’s a safe bet that at least one, and usually two, have something to do with those topics.</p>
<p>I can’t find a curve specifically, but since it’s usually around 40% for a 3, meaning 60. 65% or so is a 5, 97.5.</p>
<p>Hope this helps. =)</p>
<p>LOL, my APES teacher is unorganized, but he teaches well, and gets through subjects. Sometimes, though, I have to remind him of stuff and correct him when he mixes stuff up… Like when he said the Arctic ozone hole is more prominent than the Antarctic’s!</p>