<p>This is my first year taking multiple AP exams. To be honest, I have yet to develop an effective study schedule that will allow me to be fully prepared for all of the AP exams I'll be taking in May. As such, I wanted to ask, how have you guys studied for multiple AP exams in the past? Do you study for one or two subjects each day, alternating every one or two days, or study a little of each subject daily?</p>
<p>I am taking 9 exams this year. For 4 of them(Physics B, Bio, Eng Lang, and APUSH), I have classes, so minimal outside studying is needed since my teachers are not incompetent. One of the other 5, Physics C Mechanics, is merely some of Physics B will trivial Calculus, which I took last year. The other 4 are Physics C EM, Euro, World, and Human Geo. On a 3 day weekend a month ago, I read prep books for all of them except Physics C EM. Last weekend, I finished the Physics C prep book. Thus, I have a decent understanding of the material. Over Spring Break, I will reread these prep books and take practice tests to make sure I can get 5’s.</p>
<p>Thus, my method is to study one subject completely before going on to another. Later, I review by completely rereading the prep books closer to the exam and taking practice tests.</p>
<p>To better help you, what classes and tests are you taking?</p>
<p>I would suggest studying for one or two each day. The AP tests require you to remember many details; consequently, you need to have all the topics fresh in your mind. I will be taking 7 this year, and I am planning to cover a chapter, or two, each week in each subject. Then, end the studying with practice tests and depending on those results review particular areas in the subjects that I don’t feel fully prepared for. Sorry if that was a bit confusing. To sum up, I would suggest studying a bit each week for all tests, but it is more important that you find what works for you (i.e do you get confused if you study many different subjects in one day, or do you find yourself forgetting things you learned two months ago?)</p>
<p>To the person who asked, I am taking five classes this year.</p>
<p>AP Biology
AP English Language
AP United States History
AP Environmental Science (self study)
AP Psychology (self study)</p>
<p>As of this point, I have only done minimal studying for AP Biology and Environmental Science (although I recall most of the material of the former that we’ve covered in class). As for the other subjects, I haven’t really absorbed much pertinent information, if any.</p>
<p>If it helps, last year I was able to prepare for the AP World History exam by reading a chapter out of the review book each day and taking practice exams on the weekends. Since I have more tests to actually study for this year, such a plan is likely not to be very feasible this time around I think.</p>
<p>Hmm, assuming you have good classes and that you do the required work, Bio, Eng, and APUSH will require less study(since you’ll only be reviewing, not learning).</p>
<p>APES and Psych are “easy” self-studies. To study for those, I would prefer to read each book in one or two days, but it may be better for you to read it in increments. Do whichever seems to work better for you.</p>