<p>Hi guys! I'll be taking AP Euro this coming year and it'll be my first AP class. Could any of you provide some tips on getting a 5 on the AP exam? The majority of my friends who took the course ended up with 3s and 4s on it, but I'd really like to try for a 5. Thanks so much :)</p>
<p>I believe going to the AP Tests Preparation forum will get you more results.</p>
<p>I got a 4 but thats more because i didn’t study / do anything all year besides cram 2 days before the exam lol</p>
<p>Remember events, names, styles, date periods (1555-1650) etc
Learn how to write a good FRQ that directly addresses the integrity of the question (THESIS IS VITAL)
DBQ : 3 Groups that make sense formulated in a good Thesis , POV has to be great
MC: Everything you need for this is in Crash Course</p>
<p>Other books that can replace your textbook (i didn’t read mine once)
Modern European History
AP Achiever</p>
<p>I got a 5, and I didn’t really study at all. I had a really awesome teacher that made the course tons of fun, but way too easy.
Just know general stuff, but some specifics. Like, go into a specific place/time period and be like “okay, what did most people think about this?”. Also know causes and effects of wars. Really work on your essays, those will save you. The multiple choice on the exam can be ridiculous and you probably won’t know a lot of the names or even events that are mentioned. Also, be sure to study more modern stuff (like 1950s onward, 1990s, maybe early 2000s).</p>
<p>I agree whole heartedly with seapanda. I love history, and a curve may have gone in my favor, but I got a 5 too. Like he, or she said, test yourself on the FRQs and DBQs. If you don’t have time for a complete essay, work on your thesis. Pay attention in class, and supplement your learnings with your review book. I had a great teacher, he was querky and made you love history, but he taught us from day 1 that it would be a struggle. Although I never used my review book or listened in class, I guess osmosis got me.</p>
<p>Study later periods, don’t worry about middle ages or medieval too much if you cover it. Get basic points, details when necessary, and make sure you can rock the bias POV, and analyzing documents on the DBQ. Time yourself so that you don’t run out of time for example, our teacher would give us 30 question tests with about 40 seconds a question, and get yourself in a mentality where you go hard on yourself and study. Then at the week of the AP exams, review a bit. Don’t go ham, just chill, catch up on some z’s, eat a good breakfast, don’t be nervous, and you’ll rock it. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>yeah, timing yourself is VITAL! the lack of time always gets me on ap exams, especially for the mc. take at least one practice test. </p>
<p>honestly, you should really focus on the class. do really well on the tests, and read everything. that’s what i did, and i got a 5 with minimal studying. the week before, i took two practice tests, decided i remembered well enough, and that was it LOL</p>
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<p>i don’t think the 3 groups thing is necessary, but it’s true how the graders really want a clear thesis. just don’t leave anything open to interpretation. it should basically be almost as clear as “my thesis is blah blah blah.” but of course do NOT actually write that. </p>
<p>also, according to my euro teacher, passive voice is a big deal for ap graders. every now and then is fine, but if you aren’t writing in active voice for most of your essay, as in it’s glaringly obvious, then they’ll take points off (according to my teacher). my apush teacher said the same thing, so i imagine it is important.</p>