<p>I got a 32 out of 70 on the MC when I practiced today with the Princeton Review. I think the Raw points was around a 20. So basically, I got a 1. I'm screwed. I thought I would be at least in the 3 range, and just have to study a bit to get to a 5. Obviously, I was mistaken.</p>
<p>I don't know how to write the essays. I thought I would be fine on the multiple choice part of the test, because usually, multiple choice is my strong suit. But I guess not.
Now I'm really panicking. I want a 5. What can I do to get a 5 in the three weeks I have left to study?</p>
<p>Any other good study books other than the princeton review for WHAP? I want to take more practice tests, but don't know if I should choose between cliffs, barrons, 5 steps to a 5, etc. </p>
<p>I really don't know what to do. I am so nervous about taking the test now. I have three weeks to study. How can I best utilize that time?</p>
<p>Same here! Except for bio. I don’t know much about APWH, seems hard though. Dont bother rereading the textbook, it wont do you any good. Go with Barrons. They really go straight to the point and give you explanations for every answer. Good luck!</p>
<p>Really? I always thought Barrons was about the worst study guide cause they go WAAYYYYYY to in depth. Personally i faired MUCH better with Princeton Review and Kaplan books. I know this from SAT II studying and my current studying.</p>
<p>To the OP, its pretty hard to go all the way from a 1 to a 5 in such a short time. I think it would be doable. You have to work hard and be dedicated. Stay inside and study on all your free time and you will at least get a 3 or higher.</p>
<p>So basically, just memorizing the Princeton Review is a good way to go? Which review book (other than PR) is the most accurate in terms of practice questions that would be on the exam?</p>
<p>I REALLY want a 5. I’m just in shock because (not to boast) I get near perfect scores on all my WHAP tests in class(but I guess not a good indicator bc teacher is beyond horrible)History is usually my best and favorite subject. It’s just soo dissapointing doing so badly, but I am willing to work really hard for the next 3 weeks if that’s what it takes. So just immerse myself in PR and do practice tests? </p>
<p>Advice on making my essays better? I know I should practice, but how do you know if they’re any good after you’ve written them?</p>
<p>What did you guys do in terms of studying in order to get a 4/5?</p>
<p>I just took an AP WH test today in class that was a sample released in 2002, and I got a 57/70, probably a 5.</p>
<p>In your situation, I believe that reading the course notes of Earth and its peoples maybe helpful but time is short.</p>
<p>I don’t know anyother good prep books other than PR but I heard that Barron’s tests are extremely difficult.</p>
<p>For the practice tests, you can go to http://***********************/
it is extremely helpful in terms of actual tests</p>
<p>One last thing, DO NOT DISREGARD THE ESSAYS</p>
<p>If you think that you can just do well on the multiple choice and blow the essays, you are wrong, they are 50% of your grade.</p>
<p>To practice, just read the general guidelines of the College Board for the DBQ, CCOT, and CC</p>
<p>I am fortunate in that our WHAP teacher was actually one of the graders of the essays on the national test last year at colorado so he gave us helpful suggestions</p>
<p>Key things to remember:
Don’t waste too much time on one or two ofthe three essays. three 5s are better than two 7s</p>
<p>Do the grading rubrics first.
For example on CCOT
do global context, and analysis of one change and continuity inthe first paragraph so you at least get those points</p>
<p>^for some reason CC stars out all “competitor” websites.</p>
<p>thanks for the tips…I was thinking of buying Sparknotes to go along with PR? Good choice or not?</p>
<p>I’m thinking the only thing I can do for MC is study, study, study, and practice as many tests as possible. Hoping for the best…</p>
<p>For the essays:
I consider myself a good writer…but not so great at timed essays, and we HAVE NEVER, I repeat NEVER, done a single compare and contrast essay or change over time essay in class (we did one DBQ). I didn’t even know what essays the exam had until I picked up the review book (The teacher’s passrate is around 30%, probably 1-2 people per class of 40 get a 5 each year)
So I basically have no idea how to write an essay that will score well. If I do a practice essay, how can I tell if it’s any good? I look at the rubric, but still am not making sense of the grade range I would probably get. Should I just get one of my friends to grade it or something?</p>
<p>hmm, I just took the sparknotes 40 question practice test and got a 30/40…
which translates to
Raw AP Score: 81 out of 120
Scaled AP Score: 4 </p>
<p>A 4? Where the heck did that come from? Is the sparknotes practice test reliable? At least compared to princeton review? How could I fail one and get a relatively high score in the other???
What’s going on?</p>
<p>^hmm, then I don’t know anymore. I’ll just assume I’m on course for failing the exam (this is very good motivation)…better to overpreprare than underprepare. This is my 1st AP, so I really have no idea what I’m doing, anyways.</p>