@chocolatelover12 Self studying for AP Microeconomics is not too difficult. FRQs are very predictable. Number 1 is almost certainly a monopolist problem so once you understand the monopolist situation, it’s a matter of getting enough repetitions in before the test so that you’re familiar with the different ways the College Board can ask you questions about a market problem.
Here’s a really helpful solution guide to several years of AP Micro questions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLwN7gwI1k9eRDAr5T_fWyhsbbt4HlLJg
Ugh, now I get confused with GDP and GPA…
Self studying for both, using Barron’s, 5 steps to a 5, and ACDC Econ videos. There are tons of free resources online, love the internet haha! Anyone have any other tips? Thanks, best of luck
How did you find the 2005 released exam (Macro)? Easier or harder?
I think they’re all pretty much the same @Argentina2017
do you guys know how long the average responds are required to be for the free response section?
The only requirement is to answer the question correctly; more ≠ better. Each section of a question can be answered with a sentence or two (the ones that don’t ask for graphs obviously), and all sections of a question will generally fit on 1 page.
To anyone who took macro last year and got a 4/5. what book should i cram with?!?!
@Argentina2017 I’m self-studying. Do you think Crash Course will be enough to get a 5? If not, what else should I use?
I took it last year and got 5s on both, and honestly, what really worked for me was watching youtube videos and doing practice free response. Just be sure to know the graphs really really well and you’ll do great!
I never used Crash Course. Sorry
@swimmygirl123
Crash Course is a really great book for Macro, really in-depth. I think that if you studied hard and paid attention in class, you might be able to use it by itself. If you are clueless about the class though, use 5 Steps to a 5 as well, and Barron’s too.
Hello everyone so the Macroeconomics test is NEXT THURSDAY and I am very very worried about it.
My school doesn’t offer any Econ classes so I bought Barrons and Kepler to study myself. On Kepler’s practice test, my grade was around 64 but for Barrons it was 60 which categorised me as 3. I’ve read lots of comments on how the exam is actually easier than Barrons… is it true?? Any tips on how to get a better grade from here on?? (I’ve read the book and all… but why D:)
3 days!!! How are you guys reviewing?
@Argentina2017 definitely just trying to solve questions again and again!
took macro and micro and got a five at both. best advice right now: search up no bull economics lessons and watch his videos on the graphs you need to know. literally, if you know nothing else, know at least the graphs and you’ll be fine for the exam.
How good are PR/Barron’s books for self-studying? Those are really the only resources I am using. Is it enough for a 5 on both?
@jamanda The past AP frqs on the collegeboard website are a lot better. Barrons/PR are good to learn the concepts but the FRQs are often very similar to past years. I took both micro/macro last year and got 5s on both. I thought macro was a breeze but micro was VERY tough for me. I thought i had no chance of getting a 5 on Micro - i wasn’t sure about 10-15 multiple choice and guessed on like 5. Still pulled off a 5 somehow, even though I keep hearing that the curve is tough.