This is my first AP exam and I was wondering three things.
- Is it too late to study AMSCO within a month?
- Where can I buy AMSCO?
- If it is too late, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Pleasee Helpp I’m so scared.</p>
Are you in the class, or are you self-studying?
- No, just get it ASAP and study like crazy for a month. Literally, whatever time you have, lock yourself up and read and re-read AMSCO at least 3 times!</p>
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Well, no point in regretting lateness now. Just make yourself read 2-3 chapters a day, and start working on the FRQ’s and DBQ’s like every day if possible. I guess you could order AMSCO from Amazon, but try to get it at a bookstore if they’ve got it - much quicker.</p>
I don’t wanna buy it from amazon, which store can i get it from. I NEED TO GET A 5! I’m also taking SAT II. I’m soo nervous :(</p>
AMSCO is amazing and get it if you can, but also ask yourself…is the world going to end if you don’t get a 5? Will any college reject you on the sole basis that you got a 3 or 4 rather than a 5? (the answer is no for most colleges.) relax! :)</p>
lol I NEED A 5! I really appreciate the pep talk momo but I just need a 5. Idk why but I will cry if i don’t get a 5. Please tell me where i can get AMSCO.</p>
Umm no offense but I kind of hope you get a 4 now just so you know it’s not the end of the world. WHY do you need a 5? If you don’t have an answer, you obviously don’t need it.</p>
Try the new Direct Hits Book instead; it has less unnecessary info.</p>
where can i get it?</p>
Go to Borders</p>
Is it easy to get a 5 by studying the 2011 P.R. along with Crash Course. I cant seem to find AMSCO at any bookstore so screw it. Is the preceding combination sufficient to receive a 5/800 on the AP Exam/Sat II?</p>
It’s never going to be <em>easy</em> to get a 5, so get that thought out of your head now.</p>
Honestly… you have a month… if I were you I’d relax a bit. I too have yet to start studying for APUSH but I’m not incredibly worried… you should be fine. Just study a bit every night and you’ll be prepared for the exam.</p>
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K ill try to chill a bit. Is PR with Crash Course a good combo or DH with Crash Course or AMSCO with CC? My teacher is terrible this is why im realy worried. Keep in mind I have 1 month and im aiming for a 5/800. Thank you for all ur help u guys are truly a great resource.</p>
I completely understand. I am taking the AP Spanish exam and our teacher hasn’t taught us anything. In a few weeks I’ll probably be freaked out too 
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I’ve heard AMSCO is the best for APUSH, but I’ve seen the Direct Hits book and it looks pretty good as well. I’d probably get both of them if I were you, but you may have to wait a while if you order them online. Try to find either one at a local bookstore or library. Most likely, you won’t be able to find DH. If you can find either of them, order them online. </p>
Good luck!</p>
Trust me, it’s not the end of the world if you don’t get a 5 on the exam! I know many people who’ve gotten into fantastic colleges without stellar AP scores. So don’t sweat it! As long as you have an A in the actual in-class course, you should be fine. Plus, class grades usually correlate with your AP score. If you have an A in the class, you likely know much of the information and should only have to review for 30-odd minutes a day in the month leading up to the exam. </p>
However, getting an A but having a poor teacher or getting by based on things like test corrections and extra credit makes your grade a misrepresentation of your actual knowledge. I ordered the AMSCO book on Saturday and I’m getting it in the mail tomorrow. I plan to read 50 pages a day over Spring Break, finish it, then re-read as much as I can before the exam. I am also going to use it in conjunction with Five Steps to a 5’s “500 Questions to Know” book. </p>
I’ve already read through the entire “main” Five Steps to a 5 book and it’s really great if you need a hearty review in a short amount of time. It really helped me understand some of the more recent American history.</p>
Good luck!</p>
Does it matter what edition of AMSCO I get? The 2001 edition is cheaper but if it is too outdated from the 2003 edition, mind as well get that one. Or would you recommend the DH APUSH book?</p>