<p>I'm sure this sort of question has been asked over a thousand time. There's no easy way to say this but I'd wish to only receive feedback from others who've received a 4 or a 5 on either exam. Since there are other threads like this, feel free to link similar threads. </p>
<p>I always tell myself that I will do this and that over Spring break but I never do so now I'm punching myself for that mistake. I have about a month to study for both AP exams and throughout the school year, I didn't pay much attention. I did complete my weekly reading assignments and studied for tests but I haven't been studying these materials as if it were exam week.</p>
<p>1) What books do you recommend?
I have all the materials I need for APUSH. I have THE INSIDER'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO AP US HISTORY: THE ESSENTIAL CONTENT, AP U.S. HISTORY CRASH COURSE (REA), BARRON'S APUSH flashcards, and of course my history textbook. I plan to borrow my classmate's review books for the practice exams.</p>
<p>2) Do you reread your history textbook?
There's so much gibberish in history textbooks that I stopped using it until my teacher started giving out more specific tests. I only read my history textbook because of the tests. The APUSH exam is generalized so I plan to just read my review books and complete some practice exams. Is this a good strategy?</p>
<p>3) How do you study for AP Lang?
All I've done so far are memorizing rhetorical terms and reading couple of books. </p>
<p>4) Any other tips that I should pay close attention to?</p>
<p>Hey! I got a 4 on the APUSH, and I am starting an AP Prep club at my high school. I study the AP tests and ACT test like no other.
5 Steps to a 5- APUSH. Get the large book and the supplement book that is home to nearly 500 multiple choice questions. That supplement book saved my life. Use any review book with RECENT practice exams. The exam likes to throw in modern questions, and they constantly use new material.
I NEVER read my book. I read one chapter for the first test, and I then put it away for the entire year. It will not help on the exam. It is full of gibberish and specifics that truly are unnecessary.
So, I am currently in AP Lang, and my teacher makes us take a 15-question section of an AP test everyday. Every Friday we write either a #1, #2, or a #3. The key to the AP Lang exam is practicing. There is no simpler way to put it. Do not worry about taking full length AP exam until about two weeks before. Just stay aware of current events and rhetorical terms. It is a lengthy exam, but hey, I’m taking both the AP Lang and the AP Stats within an hour of each other.
I can not stress this enough: the night before the test, do absolutely nothing. It will allow for your brain to relax. Do not read chapters. Just simply go over the form of each exam. Also, for the APUSH exam, while the DBQ requires lots of preparation and practice, remember that you will also be writing two essays. I know for a fact that those essays were the reason I did not get a 5. I practiced the DBQ and multiple choice sections many times, but i neglected the essays. Look up past essay questions and take notes. Structuring the essay is not difficult; coming up both with facts and arguments is.</p>
<p>Lastly, you will do fine. If you have paid attention throughout the year and looked into the exams, it will go fine. The number you will receive will be telling of your effort. Just do not stress, rationalize your time, and good luck!</p>
<p>(AP LANG) Well for the past month we’ve been using the archaic program called APCD by College Board that has old AP LANG passages that we have to read and answer. I’m not gonna lie it’s pretty difficult, if there’s anything you ought to practice for it’s going to be the multiple choice. The essays illustrate your innate ability to write and at this point you should getting at least 6’s. I would just go online or look at the Princeton Review for the practice AP LANG test so that you can become—at the very least— familiar with the type of questions. </p>
<p>P.S. Rhetorical devices should be inherent to you and will only aid you in a few of the MC and in the style essay. What I suggest you do is develop better reading skills regardless if you’re great or not. Practice.</p>
<p>APUSH- got a 4.
Get the 5 Steps to a 5. Fantastic, helps SO much. Really start with the big ideas, people, terms, from past to present, then go back and get more details.
AP Lang and Comp- got a 4.
Honestly, didn’t need to study much. Go over terms and strategies, maybe some mult. choice practice tests. Just really work on having quality timed write skills.</p>