<p>So we're basically done covering material in my AP Chem class, and all we're doing now is preparing for the AP exam. We took our first practice AP test today, and I made a 2...and I've been making a solid "A" in the class all year! I do fine when I'm tested over each chapter separately, but the AP exam covers so many topics and I forgot everything I learned...how did you people who got 4's or 5's do it?</p>
<p>hmm, I don’t know. For me, I read the Chemistry: The Central Science textbook, reviewed through PR, took a practice test, and practiced the FRQ on AP Central. That was what I did in sequence before the AP Chemistry Exam. And I was rewarded with a 5, but FRQ seemed easier compared to the ones before 2009.</p>
<p>photograhic memory. </p>
<p>But really, just make sure you know the concepts really well. If you know why everything is happening, it is easier to remember and the multiple choice becomes a breeze. Then practice the FRQ from previous tests and know the format well. From there, it’s just taking the test.</p>
<p>It might be helpful to go through the PR and use your textbook with each section. Do the questions in the section and questions in that chapter of your book. I bet a lot of the stuff you are missing is fairly simple and you will recall it quickly when you see it again.</p>
<p>Get the published tests and a good review book. Space out your preparation so you do one published test to begin, tear the hell out of the review book, and end with the second published test.</p>
<p>study like crazy</p>
<p>what percentage do you need to get a 5 though? I heard 50%, but it seems too low…</p>
<p>5 is 107-160 (out of 160 maximum)
4 is 85-106
3 is 61-84
2 is 42-60
1 is 0-41</p>
<p>STUDDYYYY!!! - I was the only one in my class to acieve a 4/5 whilst everyone else either failed and five or six people got threes, and these were some of the brightest kids in school too. So, my advice to definitley study, which I did extensivley (even though I procrastinated)…and don’t worry too much about the practice exam, I took the spark notes one and got a 2. Another tip, which I pursued throughout the year is to make study cards summerizing the important points and FORMULAS in each chapter. this will be excellent review. Also, get a study guide and maybe the barron’s AP flashcards.</p>
<p>Getting a 5 is tough, I’ll admit, though to some it comes naturally. I took Advanced Chem 1 at my high school in ninth grade, then Advanced Chem 2 in tenth grade. Unfortunately our school doesn’t offer AP Chem, so Advanced Chem 2 is the closest you can get. In tenth grade I got a 4, but when I retook it in eleventh grade after reading the entire Barron’s prep book and doing every single example and practice problem AND taking a few old exams for practice I managed to get a 5. There were other kids in my class that got a 5 on the first try in eleventh or twelfth grade. It’s possible. Tough, but possible.</p>