Need Help Self-Studying AP History

Tooambitious85
Mon, 13 Apr 2015 23:17:34 +0000

Hi- this is my first time posting on CC and any input would be helpful from those who’ve self studied an AP history course.

I’m signed up for the AP exam for both World History and European History, and while I’m taking the Euro class, my teacher hasn’t even come close to properly preparing our class for the exam. I haven’t/am not taking any World History course. So I’m basically self-studying 2 AP exams. I’ve covered about 50% of the total content I need to cover, and only have limited understanding about the FRQs.

The issue I’m having is time. I need to figure out a faster way to (in detail) understand the concepts and trends in both classes. While I do have an advantage in World, due to my knowledge of Euro, I don’t think vice versa is true. I can realistically study 2-3 hours every day until the exam.

If someone could tell me the most efficient way to study for the exams, it would be greatly appreciated. I have Barron’s for both World and Euro, and PR for World.

PS: I’m seriously considering getting a refund on one of these exams if need be. Any advice?