If I read Princeton Review TWICE, does that = 5?

Test Preparation AP History & Social Sciences
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I know there’s no guarantee (this is for AP European History); but do you think PR provides sufficient coverage so that if one reads it twice, has a firm grasp of its content, and has supplemented it with Crash Course, a 5 is pretty likely?</p>

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For the multiple choice you should be fine but you need to know who to write DBQs and FRQs if you really want to get that 5. So if you have time learn how to write really good responses and see what sty;es of writing yield higher points.</p>

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How are you doing on practice tests?</p>

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I have started writing DBQs, which seem fairly straight-forward. I’m teaching myself FRQs today. I’ve taken the first Princeton Review practice test, and only got about 55/80. However, I’ve since gone over everything again. Taking a released AP exam today!</p>

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My main question is, does anyone who’s read PR have confidence in it?</p>

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I trust the practice tests. I would say you are around upper 4 range</p>

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The tests in the back of the PR book are brutal. 55/80 is a terrific score because they are WAY harder than the AP. I took AP World in my school and self prepared for Euro by reading through the book just once and got a 5 so I’m sure you’re in good shape to get a 4 or 5. Don’t sweat it, the test isn’t bad…the hardest part is gauging your ability and how much you’ve prepared but it seems like you’re doing just fine.</p>

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Thanks David, very much appreciate your input and experience :)</p>

How did you find the essays? Did PR leave you struggling? So far it seems like you can pretty much write any DBQ if you have SOME knowledge of the topic, as they give you everything you can possibly need, but how about the FRQs?</p>