Who Received a 4 or 5 in AP World History?

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<p>Hi everyone. Just wondering if there is any consensus about the best prep books for the latest AP World History course/exam since the redesign in 2011. From what I have gathered, the Princeton Review book AKA Crash Course seems to be the most easy to understand and has the best practice tests. I also saw good things for the "Crash Course" book. Daughter's teacher had recommended Barrons but is now talking about the "5 steps to a 5". Others have commented they thought the 5 steps book wasn't good. </p>

<p>Would love to get opinions from actual students who received a 4 or 5. What did you use? Daughter's textbook is "The Earth and its Peoples, a Global " 5th AP edition.</p>

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<p>I meant to say " the Princeton Review Book Cracking the AP World History Exam" and the Crash Course book by Jay Harmon.</p>

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<p>I got a 5 and used Princeton Review. If you are taking the class, get Traditions and Encounters 8th Edition because the book is much better than any prep book.</p>

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<p>I used Princeton Review to study my freshman year and got a 4 on the AP World test. I also used Princeton review last year to study for the AP Human Geography test and got a 5. I wouldn’t waste my money on any other book. PR is reader friendly, organized well, and has grey strategies for success. It is by far the bet series of review books.</p>

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<p>5 Steps to a 5 is awful. Not worth it. Pick up a Princeton Review.</p>

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<p>Oh and my textbook was also The Earth and it’s Peoples. It’s a great textbook, and PR helps to focus on what you really need to know.</p>

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<p>As a freshman last year, I used Princeton Review and The Earth and its Peoples. Took notes on the whole textbook during the school year. Before the exam I took notes on the Princeton Review, then highlighted it, then skimmed about half of it again. Got a 4. I’m pretty sure I was borderline 4 or 5, though. It’s not too difficult.</p>

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<p>I got a 5. My textbook was Earth and its Peoples, and for review I used Barrons (too much info for quick review) and Crash Course. No matter which review book you choose, I highly recommend supplementing it with Crash Course!</p>

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<p>To review I first read PR and then when I had around 4 weeks left to study I read through Barrons. It worked out well. I got a 4.</p>

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<p>I got a 5 and used Princeton Review(though I would much rather have had the Barron’s book but…that’s just me, I’m very detail oriented) and watched Crash Course videos. I used the Earth and it’s people 2nd edition and I REALLY disliked the book; it tends to have extraneous details while it ironically seems to be lacking in information, not to mention that it’s a bit dry.</p>

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<p>School just got Earth and it’s Peoples 5th AP edition but the students cannot take them home. They can only use the books in class or use the ebook which is terrible! It is part of a pilot program where they use laptops in the classroom but they also have the actual book as well.</p>

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<p>I got a 4 on the exam using the Traditions and Encounters book and the Princeton Review prepbook. The way the Princeton Review writes the book is pretty engaging and makes it easy to understand. The exam doesn’t ask very detailed questions; it’s pretty generalized in my opinion. As long as you know the trends and as long as you’re able to compare and contrast them, you should do well!</p>

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<p>I’m just gonna follow the bandwagon and say use the Princeton Review book. It’s really helpful! I used it and got a 5 on the AP test last school year. I had Traditions and Encounters as a textbook, though.</p>

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<p>Same, I got a 5 with T&E and PR. PR isn’t great but you can get through it pretty quickly and it’s not painfully boring. Overall, master how to write the essays and you should do great.</p>