the best way to prepare for AP exam??

tom927 · 10-31-2009, 06:27 PM

I have trouble preparing for AP exams...
so I want to ask how to prepare for them, specifically I am in
AP lang
AP us
AP calc
AP chem
tips for each subject plz~

A Student · 10-31-2009, 10:07 PM

For US:
AP* United States History - Key Terms, Outlines, Sample Tests

For Lang:
Write at least an essay a week. Read lots of essays by famous writers. I recommend the Cliffs Notes prep book.

For Chem:
Take a class.

For Calc:
Not sure because I'm in the class right now.

jerrry4445 · 10-31-2009, 10:28 PM

APUSH - buy AMSCO and read your history textbook
AP Calculus - Buy PR and review material in Calc textbook
AP Chem - Buy PR and read ur textbook (i used Chemistry: The Central Science, AP Edition)

Poeme · 11-01-2009, 11:05 AM

The first thing is to do well in the class. Then, if you want more preparation buy a review book. I did not buy a Calc BC review book and got a 5. This is because my teacher did an outstanding job of preparing us. We did practically every past AP exam released. However, for the US exam, I used AMSCO, which was a good summary of what we did in class. I did buy a review book for English language, but I did not use it very much. If you read carefully and can write well, English language will not be a problem.
I am in AP Chem right now, and I will probably buy a review book just to see what is specifically emphasized on the test.
If you can get old AP tests from your teachers, I would highly recommend looking them over, they are the best way to prepare for the test.
Good luck!

byubound · 11-01-2009, 05:30 PM

Get yourself a good review book and constantly refer to it as you learn material in class. This will keep you going strong in the classroom and get you ready for the exam a little at a time. As the time for the exam comes closer, you will be a lot more confident and prepared. I am taking 4 APs right now, and I get every review book I can get my hands on from the library just to have plenty of practice problems. Each year, as the time for the exams comes, I always do one massive review right before the exam just to be sure I have everything down. So far, I've passed every exam I've taken, so it works.