<p>Hey all. Basically, I plan on studying, in my opinion, quite a few AP exams next year while taking a few AP classes. I'm seeking advice and suggestions on how I should approach each exam. I will be listing each exam and whether or not I'm taking the class or self-studying. In terms of review book suggestions, I would prefer if I'd only have to buy ONE good book instead of two. Thank you in advance for all contributions.</p>
<p>AP Calculus (AB or BC? undecided)
-Taking AP Calculus AB course, but undecided as to whether or not I should sign up for an outside BC class to take the BC test. I guess the benefits of taking the BC test would be more college credit, and therefore saving money later on.
-Which review book to buy? From the looks of it, seems to be either Barron's How To Prepare, PR, or Be Prepared for the AP Calculus Exam</p>
<p>AP Physics C (M + E/M)
-Will be taking class
-No idea of what book to buy.</p>
<p>AP Computer Science A
-Class
-Looks like Barron's is the way to go?</p>
<p>AP Psychology
-Self Study
-Looks like Barron's is the general consensus. Will notecards be necessary?</p>
<p>AP Human Geography
-Self Study
-Once again, Barron's? Are notecards necessary here?</p>
<p>AP Macroeconomics
-Self Study
-From amazon.com reviews, 5 steps to a 5 looks best? Notecards here too?</p>
<p>AP Microeconomics
-Self Study
-same as Macro</p>
<p>I know that my self-study APs are known to be the fairly easier ones, but should I start studying over the summer nonetheless? Or all my 4 self study APs study-able after winter break instead of starting so early? Is AP Human Geography the only course that has changes for this coming school year?</p>
<p>Psych: Barron’s all the way. No notecards
Human Geography: Get Barron’s and PR if you can. I only used Barron’s but I’ve seen PR and its better.</p>
<p>The notecards for Human Geography are not necessary. I took the exam this year and trust me, get PR. Barrons will get you a 4, MAYBE a 5. PR = 5</p>
<p>so, Psychology go for Barron’s, and AP HuG go for PR
Should I wait for the 2011 edition of AP HuG PR since there will be changes to the curriculum?</p>
<p>I honestly might prefer to use review books instead of a video lecture since I might get distracted with other things online, lol. Thank you, though. I’ll consider it</p>
<p>Yes, I used PR for all of my APs. It really is the best set of review books for most of the AP subjects, from my experience. A close second for Micro/Macro would be 5 Steps to a 5. It mentioned topics that my textbook didn’t touch on that were on the exam.</p>
<p>For Human GEo PR, I think you should wait. My teacher, who was AMAZING, said there would be some minor changes to the curriculum so maybe you should wait.</p>
<p>I also heard they were changing the curriculum for APHG. So maybe it would be best to wait and hear what CB has to say about what will be changed.</p>
<p>Alright, I guess I’ll wait for APHG until the new version of PR comes out. So, byubound, you say 5 steps to a 5 and PR are pretty close in terms of effectiveness?</p>
<p>for econ (both micro and macro) PR is great with a class, but the prepbook itself doesn’t go deep enough in some of the micro concepts. Personally I believe 5 steps to a 5 would serve better as a self-studying book. </p>
<p>ps. for the record, I do own both books (PR in paper and 5 steps in pdf).</p>
<p>I’d say they are pretty close. When comparing those two, it comes down to what your preference is in review books. I tend to like PR just because I’ve used many different PR books over the years and they have all been very helpful, but 5 Steps is more than sufficient as well.</p>