<p>For anyone who has taken this exam and gotten a 5, any tips on how to do the 3 essays within the time limit and getting a 5? Also any tips for good websites to review ideas for the Multiple Choice?</p>
<p>I took the exam last year and got a 5. The most important thing on the essays is to pace yourself. Keep a watch at your desk, and make sure you're not spending too much time on one essay. I would suggest that you spend more time planning your DBQ before writing it. Also, remember to use one more document than the suggested number of used documents. Include a separate paragraph on the bias/"voice not heard" stuff. Shot for three groupings (if not, 2 is okay). Multiple choice is fairly easy, so I would not worry about it. If you are really worried about the MC section, go to this website: </p>
<p>Online</a> Course Companion: World Civilizations Online</p>
<p>That was the textbook we used last year for the exam. The website is pretty helpful...</p>
<p>Good luck! I think you can get a 5! :)</p>
<p>i got a 5 last year
most important is the MC, honestly because if you do well on that, you're set to get a 5.
then comes the essays, my opinion is that you should spend more than the 'recommended' time on the DBQ (but not much, just like 5 mins) so you can make a higher score (7-9). make sure you include global context and opposing point of view! (in addition to all the other core stuff) the other two essays should come naturally if you did your work through the year.</p>
<p>gluck on the test! :)</p>
<p>Thanks for the help.</p>
<p>I got a 5 last year too, even though I walked out of the exam feeling like, "Crap, screwed that up..." and went home with a fever immediately after. o.0 I think the most important thing is not to stress out. I spent half the free-response time on my DBQ and was really behind when the proctor suggested we move on, but I didn't let it affect me. I guess just keep working steadily, recognize that everyone goes at different paces, and don't be tempted to stop. </p>
<p>I also found it helpful to start writing out the theses and maybe intros on the green insert during the planning period (since you're not allowed to start writing on the pink free response packet.) Um... Use every document-- it'll give you a little wiggle room if you misinterpret one or something. We were encouraged to write bias statements for every one, so if you're a fast writer, I think this might buy you some extended core points. Just include each bias statement at the end of your analysis of the corresponding document; history AP graders don't seem to care too much about flow. You can just stick the voice not heard in your conclusion.</p>
<p>The MCs were actually really easy, although maybe that's because my teacher overprepped us. Just don't be like, "Omg, it's an easy question, so I MUST BE MISINTERPRETING IT!" It's probably exactly as simple as you first thought. :)</p>