<p>So,the infamous AP tests are coming up soon...
It's my first time in the AP system so I'm not sure how it works quite yet.</p>
<p>I'm taking AP Bio and AP Euro and I honestly don't know how to tackle/study for these subjects :( Should I start with rereading the textbook or memorizing vocab words...??
I'm on spring break right now, so I figured to use this vacation time to study.</p>
<p>Can anyone please help me create a study schedule???
Any tips are deeply appreciated!</p>
<p>So, to be honest, I’m kind of glad to see that someone else is really paranoid about AP exams. Over spring break, I originally wanted to study like 10-20 hours for each exam, but I figure that is ridiculous to even think about, so honestly I’m going to study like 5 hours each for my two hardest exams(AP Bio and APUSH) and then really hit it hard on the weekends during the 4th quarter. To study, I bought review books for each of my AP classes and I am going through them while also using some of the resources that my textbook has(e.g. online chapter outlines for APUSH and a concept review book for AP Bio). Hopefully it should be enough, but like you I am also new to the AP system and I really have no idea what to expect.</p>
<p>I recommend the five steps to a 5 books! Helps a ton! It depends on the subject, but just start reviewing main ideas, then break it down more and more. Don’t overwhelm yourself!</p>
<p>I used Princeton Review for Bio. My friend used Barron’s, but PR was much more concise and not as overwhelming – went through it section by section and never felt like it was too much info. We both got 5’s also.</p>
<p>From my understanding, AP Bio’s curriculum has changed this year, so I don’t know if that book recommendation still holds true. Anyway, I will STRONGLY recommend Khan Academy for topics giving you the most trouble. The new perspective with his explanations and diagrams were my saving grace when my textbook and teacher weren’t making sense lol.</p>
<p>Review books are awesome since they include practice tests. Definitely take some so it’s not as surprising on test day. Don’t forget to look over some FRQs. And do not freak out! Remember that you’re not expected to know everything, and the tests are graded with that in mind. :)</p>
<p>Do your best and you will do great Good luck!</p>
Good luck!</p>