<p>(Note: This is not about books or anything, ive already got the best ones based from searching around in the forum. This is a topic which I feel has not been addressed but is of concern to me)</p>
<p>Ill be taking 7 AP tests this year, coupled with the SAT and 2 SAT II’s around the same time. 2 will be class-based, and 5 will be self-study. What is the best METHOD through which I can study all of these AP’s? Many of you I know have done lots of AP tests in big chunks so I was just wondering if any of you had strategies about how to keep so much detailed knowledge in your head long enough for those 2 weeks of mayhem. Thanks for any advice. </p>
<p>(PS these APs are English Language, US History, US Goverment, Pscyhology, Human Geography, Physics B, and Statistics)</p>
<p>First of all, for US History, just read the PrincetonReview book and/or a textbook. Practice DBQ’s and FRQ’s, and you should get a 5.</p>
<p>For English Language, keep in mind that it’s not about how good you are at analyzing things, it’s about writing in a way that makes yourself seem intelligent. So use the same strategies that you would for SAT essays–long essay, some big SAT words, good organization–and you’ll be fine. It’s a lot like a big verbal SAT with writing. I don’t see how you’d self-study for AP English Language. I’d recommend Master the AP English Essay, which is really good.</p>
<p>People have various ways of studying. Take notes of important concepts and things. And review your notes the day you take them. And review notes often.</p>
<p>I would suggest that you get a textbook as a supplement and read them. Don’t hesitate to read and re-read chapters, and get as much practice as you can. For US Government however, there is no substitute for being politically aware.</p>
<p>your self studying all the same Ap’s as me ( Statistics, Human Geo., Physics B, US gov’t)</p>
<p>lol</p>
<p>Which AP Study style do you think is best?</p>
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<li><p>Spending 2 weeks to focus on just 1 AP, and then remembering it until the May exams come up. Do this every few weeks for a diff. AP. (Depth-focused)</p></li>
<li><p>Study small parts of each AP at a constant rate, such as read 1 chapter from the AP books every month, and then by the time may comes all the books will have been finished at about the same time. (Breadth-Focused)</p></li>
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<p>I believe the best honest strategy is to use the breadth-focused. However, when May comes along, go with depth-focused cram style. In Layman’s term, just cram for each AP the day before.</p>
<p>That’s far too many APs to self-study at one time. It’s a bit overkill, despite what others on these boards might say.</p>
<p>^Depends on what else he plans on doing. (and how good his time management is). What I do when I cram is take every single stupid practice test I can and between each one, learn the stuff I get wrong. If time is lacking for even that, just take one and read up on everything I don’t know… but I haven’t truly self-studied for an AP - the closest I’ve gotten was learning the classes where the teachers didn’t know what they were doing, which is pretty close.</p>
<p>You should probably use the breadth-focused strategy until you’re mostly done, and in the last few days, use the depth-focused the day(s) before each exam. Good luck!</p>
<p>I see, well, thanks everyone for the advice! I got one busy year ahead of me o_o</p>
<p>PS, only some of em are self-study; the AP US History and English Language are with courses, and I’m taking Honors (not AP) physics which will help the Physics B and a college-prepatory Statistics (no ap offered) to help a bit in AP statistics. AP Psychology, Goverment, and Human Geo are ‘purely’ self-study</p>
<p>Good luck with all your AP’s!!!</p>