AP Biology Exam

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<p>At the school I go to, there is amagnet program which offers the AP Biology class in two years. Bio 1 is Genetics, ecology, cellular biology, etc. And Bio 2 is all anatomy and physiology. Our teacher discouraged us from taking the AP exam after Bio 1, but from all the sample questions I've seen, it seems that anatomy/physiology is not even 5% of the test. So I'm a bit scared that I don't remember much from Bio 1. Any suggestions on what mainly comes up on the real exam? Study advice (other than reading and memorizing)?</p>

<p>Any help is appreciated!</p>

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<li><p>You may consider self-studying then; imho it is really much more simplified if you just got a copy of the Princeton Review or CliffsAP study guides than take the actual class [I took the class haha]</p></li>
<li><p>The AP Biology exam is undergoing review soon, idk when that’s going into effect, but you should look into that-your school’s program may still be pertinent, but not as effective if those changes are put into place.</p></li>
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<p>Wait, what do you mean the AP Bio exam is going to be reviewed? What does that entail?</p>

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<p><a href=“Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board”>Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board;

<p>and</p>

<p>[AP</a> Program to Change AP World History, French and German](<a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools)</p>

<p>Starting from 2011-2012 academic year</p>

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<p>That is definitely strange. A magnet program should not take two years, let alone a normal public high school class. The Bio 1 according your class is a lot harder info to grasp. The physiology and anatomy is much simpler and I believe about 25% of the test. Most people can understand the circulatory system much better than translation. And, the class and book gave way too much info and was too in-depth while the AP test was more straightforward.</p>

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<p>Even though I’ve never heard of a magnet program for bio that takes two years, I understand that some schools that offer the IB program do that a lot-imagine taking biology all four years, haha :)</p>