2011 AP Human Geography Preparation Thread!

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<p>Basically, Barrons provides a pretty good basis of information to build off of. PR supplements that with the extra details required for the AP test. I took two Practice Multiple choice tests and scored about 50/75 after reading only Barrons. Now after PR, I should be able to work on the FRQs and bring up that multiple choice to where I can get a 5.</p>

<p>I found some good resources for models/vocab/packets:</p>

<p>Vocab:
[Ms</a> Ramirez’s AP Human Geography Class](<a href=“School Website, CMS & Communications Platform | Finalsite”>School Website, CMS & Communications Platform | Finalsite)</p>

<p>[Flashcards</a> about AP 1-7 Cum Vocab](<a href=“http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-291864]Flashcards”>Free AP Human Geography Flashcards about AP 1-7 Cum Vocab)</p>

<p>Models: (Last two files on page)
[Grand</a> Blanc High School - AP Human Geography: 6th Files](<a href=“http://ap-human-geography-6th.grandblanc.high.schoolfusion.us/modules/locker/files/group_files.phtml?parent=6740646&gid=1316644&sessionid=97eb843e8115840da5e04bf26e3080a7]Grand”>http://ap-human-geography-6th.grandblanc.high.schoolfusion.us/modules/locker/files/group_files.phtml?parent=6740646&gid=1316644&sessionid=97eb843e8115840da5e04bf26e3080a7)</p>

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<p>^ Thanks dude for both your experience and the links. I will definitely buy PR now.</p>

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<p>@Mrluggs, where are you getting the vocabulary?</p>

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<p>the PR book.</p>

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<p>do you guys think self-studying for a week will be enough, for at least a 3?
if so, what books do you recommend?</p>

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<p>Hey guys, i have a cram packet. A friend sent it to me.
Shoot me a message if you’d like for me to email it to you.</p>

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<p>Is the $30 Barron APHG 3rd edition worth it over the slightly cheaper edition 2 or even 1?
Even though I took the class should I get both PR and Barron’s?</p>

<p>I read over the earlier year FrQ’s and I was horrified at how I barely understood them…and in class we just took a released AP exam and I’m sorta sure I did fairly bad on it…</p>

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<p>I have a cram packet for AP Human Geography. It’s 26 MB. Inbox me if you would like it.</p>

<p>I would send it tonight but my computer crashed, so I’ll send it tomorrow using a library computer. Plus…I need to compress it.</p>

<p>I self-studied and used the packet the week before and got a 5! I also only read half of Barron’s.</p>

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<p>For those of you using the Kaplan book, what do you think of the practice tests?
I took one today and scored 61/75 on the multiply choice. However, I’m doubting whether or not this is a good indicator for the actual exam; I thought it was relatively easy.
I’m using PR as well, but I have yet to do the practice tests.</p>

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<p>Question: It seems as though most of the questions are simple vocabulary questions. Would I be able to pull of a 5 just by memorizing terms? I would also practice for FRQs, although I believe I do have a lot of knowledge on examples (AP US History, etc.).</p>

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<p>I think you’re solid, dude.
What are you using for practice?</p>

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<p>2 cram packets, Barron’s, and maybe some other notecards I can find on quizlet or something (plus your notecards).</p>

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<p>i originally read barrons and thought it was pretty good but i am now finishing up thoroughly reviewing PR. without a doubt, PR is head and shoulders above barrons. barrons gives minimal information with little to no real world examples. PR gives many real world examples along with thorough review of models and math equations. i would HIGHLY recommend getting PR if possible.</p>

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<p>im self studying. i need to start. i have no idea what this course it about. how do you guys suggest i self study</p>

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<p>I know that PR is better, but I am reluctant to spend that extra $15. Maybe I should really get it though.</p>

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<p>I was referring to the FRQs. What are you using to practice?</p>

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<p>I too am self-studying this exam. So far I’ve just read the Barrons book and the PR book. Is there anything tricky about the frqs on APHUG? Everything looks pretty standard to me</p>

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<p>Which one is better? Barrons or Princeton Review? There are so many mixed reviews and I can’t single out the better prep book.</p>

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<p>I don’t really know how people can judge until they’ve taken the exam. Personally though, I prefer the style of the PR.</p>

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<p>Does anyone wanna help me finish up the flashcards on Quizlet?</p>