Whether it’s worth it or not is a different question, but one can theoretically take an AP exam as many times as one wants.
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/takingtheexam/registering-for-exams
@bubblylaugh Because I was already admitted to my college, University of New Mexico (go lobos), the test was only for credit. Both my high school and my college did not care that I was retaking the test, although both warned me that both scores on the test would be received. I was thinking about the University of New Mexico for quite a while, and knew that my score wasn’t high enough to be considered for credit. I did decide to take the test after I received my admission decision, but the fact that my school would pay for the exam cemented it for me. I was also unhappy with my teacher and thought that I could learn better on my own. Wish me luck on my exam scores!
@lazerquest Thanks for the reply, I found it to be helpful! And of course, good luck! That’s great that UNM paid for the test! Best of luck luck in college and other endeavors!
I thought I had read earlier in this thread that there really is no curve on these tests. Is that true?
On another site I just read this:
Due to the new test being implemented they aren’t using raw scores. its going to be a pure curve based off of the 2014 exam curve (top 10.2% will get a 5, next 16.4% will get a 4, etc)
Does anyone know if there is any truth to this?
@uwalummom I thought so too! But I don’t know if its true though but I think this theory is evident
So in the end will the pure curve help or hurt us? Could you explain a bit more please?
Due to other tests, I will be taking the late APUSH exam on the 18th.
Our class used the Give Me Liberty textbook by Eric Foner but the tests that our teacher gave were doable just by reading an outline of the chapter from online that I stopped reading the textbook about a third of the way through. I plan to go through the AMSCO book cover to cover the next 4 days. Will this be enough to prepare me to get a 5? I will also be practicing past exams and spending at least a little bit of time on the writing section as I am COMPLETELY unprepared for that part. I also have the Princeton review and crash course books but I’m not sure if I have the time for everything. Any tips or comments to make me feel better? Lol
@harvardbound24 I would focus more on the writing section since MCQs are only 40% of your score, whereas the DBQ is 25% and the long essay is 15%.
Thanks for the tip! Is the AMSCO us history book thorough enough that I don’t need to go through a separate textbook?
I didn’t use a separate prep book; we just used our class textbook, and that prepared me very well, so it should be enough for the MCQs for you. The problem I had was making sure I could bring in outside information for the DBQs and long essay for all potential topics, just because the amount of information is a lot.
@harvardbound24 AMSCO is a must. It helped me on MC and on the essays too.
@1601er thanks so much. So I should be fine with just the AMSCO book?
@harvardbound24 If you have time, watch the adam norris videos too. guaranteed adam norris vids + AMSCO = 5
@1601er Thanks so much! I’ll be studying like crazy today and tomorrow.
@harvardbound24 No problem! Good luck on your test!
Anyone know of the grade calculator for the new redesigned exam and the raw scores and what they correlate to in terms of a 1-5? The Apcalculator website I think uses the curve from pre-2014.
There isn’t one. Or if there is, it is based solely on the developer’s belief of what the curve is.
What would a 12/12 on SAQ, 6/7 on DBQ 5/6 on LEQ and ~ 35/55 correlate to in terms of 1-5 ?
@SAT4Breakfast A comfortable amount just above the border between 4 and 5. I think you got a 5, but the curve/pass rate might put you right on the edge.
What do u think this would put me in score at @SingHar17
-50/55 MC
-7/12 SAQ
-5/7 DBQ
-4/6 LEQ