<p>For high school students out there taking the APUSH test this spring (or anyone who could help), have you guys heard of any predictions for the dbq this year? I've heard the Gilded Age is a possibility but my history teacher isn't sure about it. Any predictions would be greatly appreciated. Also, for former us history students, any advice on how to increase my possibilities of getting a passing score (hopefully a 4-5) on the AP test? Good study guides, sections I should focus on, things to memorize, etc.? Any advice would be extremely helpful. Thank you!</p>
<p>i am taking it this year…i’m used the direct hits book to study…seems concise and easy to read</p>
<p>My teacher suggested that the gilded age may make an appearance too, only time will tell though.</p>
<p>AMSCO is your APUS bible/torah/Qu’ran/Bhagavad Gita. Read it. Know it. Love it.</p>
<p>My teacher is calling the WWI era, he’s guessed the last 2 years right so I’m gonna trust his gut</p>
<p>Wow, he’s good. I’d trust him too if I were you. And thank you guys! I got the amsco but will definitely make sure to check out Direct Hits</p>
<p>Hey,
Coming from a fellow APUSH student (2011-2012), I have studied vehemently \ rigorously to essentially obtain a 5 on the exam. The key is to dedicate yourself to reading the Pageant, AMSCO book (BEST REVIEW BOOK REGARDLESS), obtaining such other books as 5 steps to a 5 + Crash Course or PR, JOINING STUDY GROUPS {really important!!}, practicing DBQS + FRQS (For example, I have the American Pageant, AMSCO, a lot of other review books, ALL DBQs + FRQS from past exams, and I outline (rigorously) the entire Pageant / AMSCO book. Doing daily essays on a topic will also help to. Also, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with past examinations. Now onto the DBQ prediction… Obviously, it’s MOST LIKELY not going to be in the CLOSE years to the present (60’s - present : due to the Nixon DBQ in 2011) & MOST LIKELY not as early as the Puritans. Soo… This time frame pinpoints the DBQ between the Revolutionary era - WWIish era. I emphatically believe the DBQ will, in some way, correlate with economics and WWI (POTENTLY forgotten among many students!) ~ Please, if others could contribute with their suggestions, it would be appreciated holistically!</p>
<p>Gilded age was the pick for last year’s DBQ and it turned out to be Nixon. Anything is possible! Well, except Nixon onwards, most likely. </p>
<p>Oh, and direct hits is absolutely amazing. The little review sections in the back that specifically help you remember little events/people like influential women/literature/african americans/labour history are AMAZING for multiple choice. AP loves putting questions that focus on minority/women’s history on Mc that are very easy if you remember a few people.</p>
<p>@zuelion - Thank you so much for all the info! I’m really glad you got a 5 because it sounds like you totally deserved it. Yay, good thing I paid attention to the WWI lessons…its weird though, I always thought earlier eras were tested on the dbq more often but I guess not. Thanks again and I will definitely practice writing essays more! </p>
<p>@OtherWindow - Thank you very much as well! I never knew Direct Hits had that little section, how neat! Yeah, the Gilded Age probably won’t be it but I guess we’ll see. Thank you!!</p>
<p>Where have you guys been able to get direct hits? Last time I checked, it was out of print. The only copies I could find were like $200 on amazon and I’m obviously not paying that. I have AMSCO and American Pageant right now.</p>
<p>I took APUSH last year and got a 5. You should start to study three to four weeks before. Read a review book like Princeton Review and make sure you have the key concepts of each era down. Know enough details to write essays (be solid on essay writing skills).</p>
<p>I have a 40 page study guide I can email out if you want. I made it and it covers a lot of the material.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your help and advice! Also, congrats on getting a 5! I would definitely appreciate the study guide if you wouldn’t mind sharing it. I’ll accept any help I can get. Thanks again! :)</p>
<p>Yeah if you could send out that study guide it’d be much appreciated! </p>
<p>I’m feeling something early 20th century. Potentially Progressive Era or WW1</p>
<p>Hi I’m studying to take the Apush exam in a few weeks. Your study guide would be such a help to me. Could you please send it to me? My email is <a href="mailto:cerasoli4@att.net">cerasoli4@att.net</a>
Thank you!</p>
<p>The Giant AHAP Review study guide, I heard is really good…</p>
<p>@alwaysleah: I’m not sure, but I think direct hits morphed into AP US History: The Essential Content by Larry Krieger. You could look it up if you want…</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice! Has anyone considered the Jacksonian era as a possibility?</p>
<p>I don’t know, but last year my APUSH teacher said there would be very few questions about the post-Vietnam era. He lied, there were at least 10.</p>
<p>Any other ideas about the FRQs? I’m kind of freaking out about these essays…</p>
<p>I know someone mentioned the Amsco book as the best review book, but it’s practically a textbook. I know a lot of people that don’t have time for that, because they started late/like to cram or because they have other AP tests to study for. I agree with the person that said direct hits is the best choice, and if that’s not available, REA’s crash course is amazing.</p>
<p>I took AP Euro last year, and crammed only the day before with the crash course book; it contained practically all the test questions as word for word statements. That was my key to an easy 5, and I’m confident it’ll be the same for APUSH. Granted, I have taken the corresponding class, not self studying, so take my advice with a grain of salt. I’ll edit my post Friday after I take the exam regarding how much my study guide helped.</p>
<p>I’m tempted to buy the crash course book now, even though it won’t be delivered until Tuesday or Wednesday. I’ve heard such good reviews about it and it’s only what? $8? But will 2 or 3 days be enough time to utilize it correctly?</p>
<p>The exam is on Friday btw.</p>