<p>If the colleges you’re looking into offer credits for a passed APHG test, then take it. APHG was my first AP class and test. I took it as a freshman and scored a 5.
I’d definitely get a review book like PR, Barrons, etc. Read through it and take note of the things you’re not remembering. Also look for previous tests and sample test questions on the Internet. TAKE AT LEAST ONE FULL PRACTICE TEST BEFORE TEST DAY UNDER TIMED CONDITIONS. Some review books have easier practice tests than the one you may encounter on test day, so make sure to keep that in mind.
Oh, and don’t try to just memorize laundry lists of information. Many questions on the MC section will ask you to APPLY what you know to get an answer; there will seldom be those simple definition-type questions. That being said, you still have to know your stuff.
I’d say start in January at the latest, but it’s best to start early and take your time. I began studying in late March because I took the class, and I started at 30 minutes a day then gradually increased my studying time to 1->2->2.5 hours when test day was close. I didn’t cram the day before, though.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you. APHG is fun to study for and not a hard test. :)</p>