Katie: I only really studied for my AP chemistry exam, and I would say for your STEM exams, make sure you do as many practice exams as possible because then, once you get into the exam, it’ll feel like clockwork because you’ve done those types of problems so many times. I would also recommend watching YouTube videos for each AP class you are in to ensure that you hear all the facts from all angles. Overall, I would say study for your AP Exams but also make sure you don’t have a crashout form trying to wrap your head around every single concept. If you get stuck, just move on. That question will be there at the end for you to come back to later.
Jana: I only ever really studied hard for my AP history exams since I planned on sending those scores to colleges. I usually use an AP exam booklet that you can buy online from Amazon. I’d read the whole book cover to cover, highlighting the most important information. I’d also watch dozens of videos that you can find on YouTube. The best accounts that post AP history videos are Heimler’s History and Tom Richey; Heimler also does a review livestream for AP Euro and APUSH every year right before the exam. I’d recommend spending extra time reviewing the complex/more difficult topics before the exam, as well as the material that Mr. Coffey and Mr. Smith don’t have time to go over in class, such as WWII and the Cold War. The College Board website also provides a lot of past tests and real answers from students and how they were graded. You can also use these to get past DBQ’s/LEQ’s to practice your writing skills. Never be afraid to ask your teachers for help as well.
Tanya: I never studied too hard for AP exams, except for AP Calculus my freshman year. I just made sure I paid attention in class, reviewed some notes, or watched a couple of YouTube videos the week before. I think most of the teachers at BT do a good job at preparing students for the AP exam in class, so students don’t have to spend too much time outside of class studying.
William: When studying for my AP U.S. History exam, the first thing I did was watch Heimler’s History videos. He is extremely knowledgeable about how the AP history tests work and is a great resource for studying. When preparing for these exams, it’s important to start weeks in advance. I usually started studying for my AP exams about two weeks in advance. Taking your time to study is important—cramming in the last few days before the test is never a good idea and can be very stressful. Also, make sure to talk to your teacher in the weeks leading up to the exam. Your teacher is very knowledgeable about how your AP test will operate and will always be willing to help you.
