<p>It has been a while since I took APUSH, but I will give you my two cents. My APUSH class was definitely difficult but I passed it with an A and got a 5 on the AP exam for a couple reasons. 1) I bought a study guide for the APUSH exam as soon as I started the class. It was helpful because it included summarized sections of key parts of US history that are normally covered on the AP Exam. Your APUSH teacher should give you assignments and tests that are similar in content and structure to the AP exam, so having this guide will do wonders. 2) Really take time to read your book and take notes. This is a good habit to get into anyways, but for a history class like APUSH, it is critical. If you really study the material this way, you will absorb the information well and be able to tackle exams and assignments with ease. 3) I found flashcards to be very helpful. Either making your own or buying a set from Princeton Review, Sparknotes, College Board, etc.</p>
<p>Good luck! :)</p>