<p>Part II: Preparing for the AP Exam
So you’re in class, day dreaming of that cool “5” appearing on your score report(either that or doodling in your notes on the Vietnam war) and it finally strikes you: how am I going to master over 500 years of american history in time for the exam, I barely even remember what I ate for breakfast
Simple. Just follow these steps</p>
<p>[ol][li]Master the exam structure[/li]How many questions are on the test?How much does each portion of the test account for the total score? This link has it all+ a free exam that we’ll be using as a diagnostic <a href=“Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board”>Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board;
<p>[li]Get a prep book<a href=“discussed%20in%20post%201”>/size</a></p>[/li]
<p>[li][size=+1]Make a calendar[/li]After you’re done with reading through your textbook, scan through the table of contents of your prepbook,al otting at least a day for each chapter (I’d personally 5 weeks for studying-- 4 weeks for preparation, the final week for chilling/quick review. Do a practice essay/exam at the end of each week if granted</p>
<p>[li]Take a diagnostic exam[/li]Go to Spark notes for a diagnostic exam or print out the exam in the link provided in step 1</p>
<p>[li]Master the material from weakest to strongest[/li]Your exam results should allow for an overview of what to study first. When it comes to reviewing the chapters in this format: Section summary, chapter summary, and key vocab terms you don’t know. MAKE THE SECTION SUMMARY AS SHORT AND CONCISE AS POSSIBLE. With the vocab terms: write the definition and explain the signifignce of each term.</p>
<p>[li]PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE[/li]Considering your progress in class,account for which portion of the test you’re weakest at? MC? DBQ,FRQ’s? Go to this link for exam information, past prompts, and sample responses to hone your skills [AP</a> Central - The AP United States History Exam](<a href=“Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board”>AP United States History Exam – AP Central | College Board)</p>
<p>[li]REPEAT</p>[/li]
<p>[li]Quick review before the test (last week)[/li]Scan summaries and review vocab terms</p>
<p>[li]Relax a day before the test[/li]Eat a healthy breakfast, go to sleep early, watch your favorite T.V. show. Anything to take the stress off of tomorrow’s test</p>
<p>[li]be prepared for crunch time[/li]Bring two sharpened pencils, 2 black pens, a watch that doesn’t a have an alarm, and an up to date photo I.D. if you’re testing at another school
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