<p>hey guys, is it possible to just start studying for AP Bio from late January till May and get a 5? I’ll be studying for it 24/7 and I know squat about biology 
So is it doable? I want to take it alongside AP psychology and environmental science, but if there’s not enough room, I’ll just stick with AP Bio and psychology only (Psychology is easy anyway).</p>
<p>Why do you want to take a test in a subject that you don’t know “squat” about?</p>
<p>@BigIs: because for certain circumstances, I haven’t been able to take any AP I’m a junior and my school sucks a lot, so I’ll be self studying from start to finish, and I want to take AP Biology because I love biology! Is it doable from here till May if I study 24/7 (suppose I’ll be taking psychology & environmental science with it too).</p>
<p>I think it’s definitely possible, I’m good at sciences so it’s not very hard at all for me, and I think it’s interesting.</p>
<p>hey, i’m also taking ap bio this year but i’m doing independent study. i took a few practice tests and did fine on the multiple choice but the free response killed me. i can’t seem to remember all of the details you need to answer the question. do you guys have any tips that might help me memorize better? thanks.</p>
<p>@halemcck: I’m planning on self-studying AP Bio using Cliff Notes (which I’ve heard is good for AP Bio). However, there probably won’t be as many details/terms in Cliff - and since I’m self-studying, I won’t be doing any of the labs! Do you think it’s still possible to get a 4/5 in this case? Are many of the questions related to labs?</p>
<p>^On YouTube, search Bozeman AP Biology (I believe that’s what its called). He goes over every topic, including labs. Also, search Lab Bench for the 12 labs.</p>
<p>^Oh wow, thanks! Seems like a great resource. Have you personally used the BozemanBiology videos (AP Biology, AP Bio Video Essentials, and/or AP Bio Labs) to help you prepare for the AP test? And if so, did you use them as a supplement to a textbook or test prep book?</p>
<p>I haven’t started studying anything yet (took Honors Bio two years ago… hopefully I still remember some things) but I plan on using my sister’s Cliffs AP Bio Ed. 3. Although I’d love to read the Campbell textbook just to learn more, I’m not sure if I have time to go through the entire book before AP tests.</p>
<p>I’m also self-studying and using Cliff Notes. Is it important to also skim over chapters in Campbell’s?</p>
<p>@reach4thesky</p>
<p>That’s exactly what I’m doing right now. After finishing a topic in Cliff Notes I look over the textbook to see if there’s any additional information that might help. Probably not necessary, but I do it just in case.</p>
<p>Also, how far are you into Cliff Notes? I just want to compare the progress we made. I started self-studying kind of late (about 5 weeks ago) and currently on Molecular Genetics (specifically Transcription/Translation). I probably should speed up my studying.</p>
<p>I’d speed up, my class finished all of molecular bio, and all of evolution, and are not moving on to Bacteria and Archaea.</p>
<p>We had our final last week, and we just finished covering all the different kingdoms of life (Protists, Fungi, Plants, and Animals, etc.). So I guess next we have Plant/Animal Physiology, ecology, and then review! :D</p>
<p>@hum0rMe17 If you are doing well on MC, you shouldn’t have a problem with FRQ in May. I selfed last year too and I always freaked out about the FRQ. It’s still January so you have a lot of time to perfect. In feb. just do FRQs with your notes open. It helps you remember so much more. When you get closer to test day, start timing yourself and do not look at the notes during the prac. tests. Trust me, if you do well on the MC, you will have enough knowledge to do decent of the FRQs. They do not all need to be all 10s (I think 10 is the highest you can get). They also don’t have to be Nobel Prize quality. Just write whatever you know.</p>
<p>We’re doing Plant Diversity and Physiology now, labs here and there, move on to Animals, Ecology, and review time!</p>
<p>Okay ,guys… my class hasn’t even hit DNA replication yet. Should I be freaking out?</p>
<p>I’m trying to self-study from the CliffNotes book… how is it possible to memorize all of this stuff D: NADP and ATP and P700…</p>
<p>Is it necessary to memorize all of the terms?</p>
<p>@archaic:</p>
<p>Yes it is possible. If you are using a study guide specifically for AP Bio, then there should be a section in it about the labs. The labs are essential to the test. I believe only one of the four free responses is based on the lab. </p>
<p>If you haven’t done the lab, google Bozeman Biology and watch those videos (they’re on youtube). I recommend watching ALL of the AP Bio ones several times before the test. During the free responses, I was basically drawing diagrams straight from memory from those videos. It also helped a lot on the MC section. They are what gave me a four.</p>
<p>Also, if you want to boost your vocab, try looking on quizlet or something like that for AP Biology flashcards. </p>
<p>I recommend this to ANYONE whether you are self studying or not, they are a great review because they go through EVERYTHING that will be tested pretty much. </p>
<p>Good luck to you guys on the test! I thought it was easier than the practice tests made it out to be, but apparently last year was an exceptionally easy year. Good luck!</p>
<p>we’re on chapter 29, how about everyone else?</p>
<p>We’re on Plant Structure and Development, so we skipped chapters 32through34, but we did all 1-30 and now doing 35.</p>
<p>Arghhh I need to start studyiung!!!</p>