<p>Hi guys I was wondering if I should reread my history book its Survey of American History by Alan Brinkley. Its very dense though with what I feel might be unnecessary information. I have REA and United States History: Preparing for the AP Exam by AMSCO publications. I haven't taken notes in my history class since the revolution, but I have a solid A in the class and might be able to copy my friends notes. What is the best way to get a 5. I'm starting my prep today. Thanks!</p>
<p>Well, I can’t say what “the best way to get a 5” is, because we’re in the same boat-I’m taking the USH exam in May. However, I can tell you that it is a BAD idea to reread a textbook. Use your time well, focus on finishing AMSCO and doing all the practice problems/essay questions, and then do all the REA practice tests. That would most likely get you a 5. GL, and DON’T reread the book, it’s honestly a waste of time.</p>
<p>Reading entire textbook + Practice tests = 5
Reading AMSCO + Practice tests = 5
Reading REA + Practice tests = 5</p>
<p>So, would you rather read your 1000+ page textbook; every page full to the brim? Or, read AMSCO or REA, and get a 5 MUCH more easily. Plus, AMSCO only takes like 1.5-2 weeks to read, just stick to 2-3 chapters a day and you’ll be done in no time.</p>
<p>Alright I will just read AMSCO. How many times do you recommend reading it I’ve seen some people on here saying that they read it 3 times before the test. Also is there anyway to get my hands on multiple choice for a previously given AP exam?</p>
<p>If you go to store.collegeboard.com you can find old AP tests with answers.</p>
<p>I didn’t read the text at all for AP Euro, and I got a 4, which was pretty good :)</p>
<p>I think that the most important thing is to know the themes and the concepts and how they connect into cause effect relationships. This way you can eliminate the wrong answers in multiple choice questions and write a good essay. Of course, the dates are good to know too. I just ordered AMSCO, my teacher highly recommends it. I am also going to take notes on all of my notes that I have taken from the text book. I heard that can be helpful as well.</p>
<p>I would use AMSCO and the Crash Course before doing a practice test.</p>
<p>Definitely agree with what everybody has said about reading the AMSCO book. That’s exactly what I did.</p>
<p>Rereading your textbook would be a major pain, and will probably take up a ridiculous amount of time. Not worth it, if you can just read the tiny AMSCO book.</p>
<p>will reading amsco get me a 5. I’m on like page 400 of it already and noticed that it is very in depth but not as much as the textbook (Survey of American History by Alan Brinkley). Does the AP exam only go in depth as far as amsco does?</p>
<p>I don’t know much about the AMSCO book, but I’m using REA which has helped me a lot already.
I also got Crash Course and it is amazing. I carry it around like a bible.</p>