Thoughts on the new AP Bio Exam?

teenbodybuilder
Mon, 08 Jul 2013 22:47:49 +0000

I liked the format; I think I know the concepts and big ideas way better than I know the intricate details. I.e. I still couldn’t tell you all the steps of the Citric Acid Cycle, but I know the purpose. My teacher was prepared and taught to the new style and emphasized how to do all the math and get points on the free responses.

I got a 5 and was really not surprised. I finished each section early and knew how to answer all the FRs and get the majority of points offered. I would advise next year students to not stress details as much and approach the test with logic and reason. The new test is more generalities and less specifics BUT you still gotta know your bio.

I am a prospective Econ major who will take premed reqs.