<p>Post anything you feel will help others do well on the exam (IE: supplies, study guides, when you are studying etc...). I am self studying because this is supposedly one of the easiest AP exams, and is an interesting topic to me (and also it is not offered at my school). So anybody taking the class can help us self studiers out by letting us know how far you are in class, so we can pace ourselves similar to that. I've done some research on the best books for this, and I suggest getting Human Geography : Culture, Society, and Space. It is very cheap on amazon, and although the ratings aren't so good on there, it is highly recommended on here. The best edition seems to be the 7th (the exam hasn't changed). A textbook for that cheap (<$15) can't hurt. Also Barron's prep book seems to be the best prep book for this class. Haven't really heard anyone say otherwise. The Barron's flash cards will help nail the MC, and the 5 steps to a 5 500 MC questions will also help a lot. That combo seems like it will really work. If someone knows most of the 500 flash cards and 500 questions, they will be set. Anyway, I know the exam isn't until May, but I just wanted to start this early to see when everyone is starting. Hope this thread helps everyone get a 5 :)</p>
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<p>Hi. I’m self studying. I’m going to start in January. I’m using the cultural landscape by James Rubenstein followed by Barron’s AP Human Geography.</p>
<p>Know the models!!! Oh and buy the Princeton Review at the beginning of March for review. Everyone says that this class is easy, but it’s AP so it’s not exactly a walk in the park…one of my favorite classes ever. Got a 5 and proud of it ;)</p>
<p>Oh and truthfully Barron’s is crap…PR is the way to go 100%</p>
<p>Fivesacharm, I just ordered princeton review and I am wondering if I also need Barrons. Could you elaborate on the differences.</p>
<p>@ nerdlyfe I’ve used Princeton Review for every AP class I’ve ever taken, and I’m currently using PR for ACT review. In my experience, PR is set up in a very reader-friendly way. It has all the crucial info arranged in a logical fashion, and all the tips for MC and FRQ are amazingly helpful. I’ve never bought a Barrons’s book, but I spent some time at the book store going through one. It’s too dry and written in a way that doesn’t seem conductive to retaining info well. My friend and I both reviewed for the AP HUG test using different prep books ( she used Barrons) . She got a 4 and I ended up getting a 5. I won’t say it’s all because of PR, but I think it definitely has helped me every time I’ve needed it to. </p>
<p>My AMAZING HUG teacher from last year tells all of his students to say away from Barron’s. He knows what he talking about, as he has an amazing pass ate ( last year, 16 out of 17 passed-- 11 of which were 5s)</p>
<p>Anyway, I wouldn’t waste your money on Barron’s. Stick with PR!!!:).</p>
<p>I’m thinking about self-studying AP Human Geo next year as a senior because I really enjoy geography and I think that it would overall be a really fun subject to learn about. I’m just wondering what the benefits of self-studying the class would be besides just the knowledge. Is it really worth the money to pay to take the exam if I don’t plan to go into geography/similar topics?</p>
<p>@ mathrom I loved AP HUG…truly one of my fav classes ever, but I had a really really good teacher. A lot of the schools I have looked into give you a Geo credit for HUG (3 hours) but only if u get a 4 or 5 (some only accept 5s). Don’t know how how useful it is if you don’t plan on going into te social sciences, but it’s definitely a great class:)</p>
<p>Thank you Fivesacharm! I have used both books in the past for different subjects and I am starting to figure out that Barrons in most subjects is inferior to Princeton.</p>
<p>How’s everyones HUG class going - or self studying?</p>
<p>I just got the PR book and am planning on doing a chapter/two a month leading up to the exam … What’s everyone else’s plan?</p>
<p>If any self-studiers (or people taking the actual class for that matter) have any questions, feel free to ask!</p>
<p>IM SELF STUDYing!! 
and i heard tht my book the james rubenstein one wont be covering major events in world history tht ill be needing to know abt on the ap exam. for example, the berlin wall, israel architecture, etc are covered in my book. my question is how do i prepare for topics on the ap exam like obscure world events? and if i read james rubenstein, barrons, 5 steps, PR… can i get a 5? thanks! :D</p>
<p>anyone answer my question?</p>
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what r the models tht we will hve to k?</p>
<p>So Princeton Review is a better AP self study book than Barrons for this subject?</p>
<p>Im taking the class :)</p>
<p>11th grade we have to take a Geography class…the class is easy as crap compared to AP USH last year…not worried at all. I feel like parts of it is just common sense, and knowing about current events. </p>
<p>Its interesting none the less.</p>
<p>Some advice for the exam, one of the most important thing you should know is about India and its Green Revolution and genetic agriculture in the U.S.</p>
<p>I honestly didn’t even anticipate an actual human geo thread… planned on doing some quick reading and a couple practice tests come late April. </p>
<p>Then again, I’m also in the actual class so what I have to do on my own is minimal, at most.</p>
<p>I am self-studying for this exam, and I am wondering if there is a book that will give good global examples for the FRQs?</p>