3 Tips to Prepare for the AP English Language Exam
Students in AP English Language often start to panic as the spring semester starts because most of their class time is spent working on improving their writing. In fact,the idea of being unprepared for the multiple choice section of the exam causes them so much anxiety that they would prefer to drown in a sea ...
AP Language Exams: Don’t Get Tongue-Tied
It’s easy to be intimidated by foreign language AP tests, but you don’t have to be a native speaker to score well. Nor do you have to be fluent—you’re not expected to know every single word or understand every grammatical construction the test writers throw at you. You just need to use strategy. Multiple-choice questions ...
Because Newton Didn’t Use a Calculator: Why you shouldn’t fear the AP Calculus Exam
Many students have great fear about AP exams: it’s an “AP Exam,” it’s the College Board, I won’t get credit for the course if I don’t do well. But there is no reason to fear any of these tests if you’re well prepared, and the AP calculus exams are no exception. There are two AP ...
Two Steps to “Productive Efficiency” in AP Macroeconomics
The AP Macroeconomics exam may seem like a looming cloud hanging over your sunny spring. But, if you take these two steps throughout the school year, you will set yourself up to receive a great score on the exam in May. Step 1. Learn the vocabulary backward and forward. Over the course of your AP ...
Tips for Conquering the AP Calc BC Exam
Even though the AP Calculus exam is months away, students are already beginning to stress about staying on top of the demanding course load needed to pass the test. But, by following these six tips, students can maximize their potential in class and conquer the exam. 1) Read a good textbook. If your teacher is ...
Six Steps for Success on the AP Physics B Exam
AP Physics. The title alone is enough to make students groan, cringe, and tremble in fear, yet some students manage to beat this terrible test every year. How do they do it? Here are our top tips for crushing the AP Physics B exam. 1) Take the test when you’re in top “Physics Form.” A ...
Why You Should Take AP Classes [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Everyone knows that taking AP tests can get you some early college credits. But did you know that your grades in those classes are one of the biggest factors in college admissions? Or that students who pass those tests are far more likely to graduate from college? This infographic takes a look at some interesting ...
How to Make Sure You Crush the U.S. History SAT Subject Test & AP Exam
1) Take the test when it makes sense to. If you’re taking U.S. history junior year, for example, take the SAT subject test and AP exam in U.S. history at the end of junior year—you’ll have the whole year’s worth of knowledge jammed into your head for your course final, so you can kill two ...
Conquer the AP Chemistry Free Response Section
The free response section on the AP Chemistry exam can seem incredibly daunting. Especially because the 95-minute, six-multi-part free response accounts for half of your score! (The other half will come from a 90-minute, 75-question multiple choice section.) The Bad News: With short answer and essay, you can’t hide your lack of studying behind smart ...
Breaking Down the AP Chemistry Test
Even if you are taking an Advanced Placement test in your best subject, the test itself can be challenging. These are not your normal high school tests! Because students can receive college credit for a passing score on an AP exam, these exams are going to test you at a college level and in a ...