AP dorama. (I need relief.)

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<p>Anyway. I got my scores yesterday and overall, I’m decently satisfied. I got 5,5,5 and 4. My 4 was for European History which kind of ****ed me off. I actually tried the hardest for that AP exam and during the school year, it was like, THE easiest class for me. I had consistent A’s, A+'s in that class. I even walked out of that exam thinking, this is the only 5 I’m gonna get (having already taken the others).</p>

<p>But mostly, I think I’m happy I did not fail APES. I studied a total of 6 hours that class between now and January when my class ended. Somehow I not only passed - I pulled a 5. However, if I look at my efforts for my other AP exams, they miserably failed just like APES. For Bio, I did the majority of my studying the NIGHT before the test (all-nighter). For math, I did no preparation outside of class (though I suppose that was sufficient), and pretty much did not bother trying to study the topics I definitely needed help in.</p>

<p>There’s a consistency in my laziness, and I’m worried. Next year I’m taking 6 AP in addition to a crapload of EC’s. This year I was already feeling overwhelmed when AP Exams came because swim team went up to THE WEEK BEFORE AP Exams and I did not study at all. I always said I would; I ended up not doing anything (well, we still had a lot of homework…). That’s why most of my studying for every test besides European History ended up THE DAY BEFORE the exam. I think I’ve become lazy and possibly complacent with that. One of my closest friends thought that I simply studied, put forth the time and basically, deserved all my grades. She does not know that I spent roughly 20 hours on studying for bio (probably 17 the night before), only 6 hours for APES, and whatever else. I think her faith in my ability is not justified because I know myself better, or so I think. (maybe I’m not able to think about this objectively, that’s why I’m here asking.)</p>

<p>I really think that I just got by on luck this time. Or maybe I’m a decent test-taker. Either way, I think this will be bad and possibly killer to my grades next year.</p>

<p>I’m not really looking for suggestions… comments more like.</p>

<p>Damn that European test. , it’s now 4:46 and I can’t sleep well! (I think it’s because of this.)</p>

<p>whatever.</p>

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<p>I took Euro as well, and got a 5. I think I did really well on the DBQ, but the FR essays really threw me for a loop. Don’t sweat the 4, it’s still awesome.</p>

<p>As far as studying goes, the best preparation is to work hard and pay attention in class. My outside studying for the exam was limited to reading a Barrons book for each subject a day or two before the exam. Try and figure out what works for you–copying out notes, reading prep books, study sessions with friends, etc. It doesn’t sound like your studying habits have impaired you so far, so it seems premature to stress now.</p>