<p>I'm currently taking the class at a community college, and, frankly, I feel like I'm not learning anything! The teacher doesn't teach anything, and everything I learn is from the book but I don't feel like I'm prepared enough for the AP exam. We are using Young and Freedman's University Physics textbook. </p>
<p>Do you guys have any suggestions on what to do? Maybe prep book suggestions, studying advice or info about the exam itself? ANYTHING will be appreciated! Thanks!</p>
<p>The best prep book I know of is Barron’s AP Physics C. Definitely overprepares you, but does a great job of it. You can also get 5 Steps to a 5’s take on it: the bare minimum, but it’s still everything you need to know. The best approach for self studying IMO is just reading your textbook, but 5 Steps should get you through quickly if you’re pressed for time.</p>
<p>From my experience (which has only consisted of getting my hands on one past MC and a few FRQs), the real thing is far below the level of any college textbook. If you understand half of what your book is saying, you’ll have no trouble at all.</p>
<p>^I agree. I liked Princeton Review for self studying</p>
<p>Dont worry, the exam has an epic curve… I was sure I failed the exam after I took it, but I got a 5.</p>
<p>Also, If you are not confident on specific topics, you should look at MIT OCW. It has video lectures by Walter Lewin.</p>