ap classes!! eekkk im freaking out?

Question

ok so im taking ap calc, ap bio, and ap gov this year! and my ap calc teacher is really good, so im not overly concerned with that test, however, i really do need to buckle down and study. BUT the main problem is government and biology. My teachers are very friendly but they suck! I havent learned a single thing in their class! especially bio! im really scared about the ap tests, especally since i wasted my spring break, when i should have been studying (i regret) but now i dont know what to do! i'm freaking out about it! i still have tons of homework to do! =( im so worried! i have to get 5's on both exams. please someone help me with this! i know all i need to do is study! but its so hard concentrating and finding the time, and if i do have time..i fall asleep while reading! someone please help me! =(

Answer 1

First, you don't have to get 5's. You'll get credit for 4's and possibly even 3's. Your best bet is to ace the essays and practice though.

Be sure to take breaks while reading and get up and walk around. I've found that retention is better if I study in 20 minute blocks.

Second, you have plenty of time to study, go and look into the test prep books you can find in bookstores.

I took AP US History, and our teacher was deployed to Iraq so we had a sub for 4 months. (I played video games during class.) Finally the department head taught the class.

I ended up getting a 5 on that exam.
I got a 4 on AP Chemistry.
I got a 3 on AP American Literature.

I was class valedictorian.

Answer 2

I have been in a similar situation. I was trying to prepare for the AP Bio, Stats, and World History Exam this time last year. If you are a senior this year, chances are you know where you are going to college, so admissions officers won't even see them. They just determine if you get college credit or not and they don't hurt your chances. If you are a sophomore or junior, focus on the one subject you really want to get a good score on. Unless you get grades raised for good scores or want an award, I don't know why you have to get 5's. But you can always retake the exams you feel you did poorly on next year. I felt I didn't learn as much as I could have in my AP Bio class last year. However, my friend recommended that I buy and read Cliff's AP Biology. It is not a boring read because the info is presented in bullet points.
So for the next four to five weeks I focused on reading the Cliff's book thoroughly. When the test came, I breezed through it and gota 5. I paid the price though because I didn't study for the other tests and got a 1 in Stats and a 2 in World History. But I am retaking World History this year because I get an A both semesters in my world history class just by getting a 3 or higher on the exam. Good luck and don't stress.

Answer 3

First off the AP Government test is more about common sense as far as the essays go. Pay attention to what it askes you, last year they focused a little on social security which would want you to mention that the money is diminishing and more people are getting old..ect...Just take your time. AP Calculus you either have it or you don't, I made a 5 on it and didn't think it was too bad...Just review all you have learned this year, do random problems focusing on the ones you forget. As far as AP Bio that is a lot of studying and I only managed a four. I noticed you arn't taking AP Environmental..your lucky problem the hardest, most ridiculous test I have ever taken. You will do fine on AP Gov and just relax...It isn't as bad as you are making it out to be. If you are stressed out it will severely affect your test taking skills.

Answer 4

First of all, why is it so necessary to get 5's? I mean, you can still get credit for 3s and 4s at most schools, and they don't really count toward college admissions if that's what your worried about. But if you have to get a 5, definately get an AP study guide. For biology, I'd recommend the Cliffs one because it's relatively short and easy to understand. And for gov I got a 4 using Barrons, and our teacher wasn't that great either. You can read one of these in a weekend, and there's still more than 3 weeks until AP tests start. Not to mention cramming usually works if you just want to know everything for the test and forget it later.

Answer 5

Go to the library and check out the AP study guide books for your classes; they really are helpful. They go over what you already learned in a condensed fashion and also have practice tests in the back of the books. Do the tests as they will show you where your strengths and weaknesses are, and then you can concentrate more on where you really need to study. Good luck.

Answer 6

See if you can get some practice tests from your teachers, then find out how the scoring is so at least you'll know where you are now. When I fall asleep reading late at night, I set my alarm for early in the morning and do it then. I find that right when you get up, or maybe after a shower and coffee, you will be less likely to be tired. Getting up early also creates extra time in your day. Also, if your teachers are worthless, just skip those classes for a day or two and devote that time to studying.

Answer 7

Don't wate too late to STUDY, because if you try to do everything at the last minute... that'll just make everything worse! You have to start studying for each class atleast an hour a piece; especially if you don't know the material very well.
Good Luck on the AP Exams, even if you don't get a (5), most colleges accept a (3)!

Answer 8

Try getting those study guide books.

For my AP U.S history class
We have all the vocabulary, Biographies of Main people, Outlines, Primary Sources

So, gather up all that info, and buckle down and cram it in.

I believe Exam Cram is also on AP courses

Also the AP Central has some study guides

Well, hope you pass.

oh and is ap bio fun? im taking it next year

Answer 9

look, AP tests aren't THAT hard. and you shouldn't be so stressed about getting 5's, you're probably still going to have to take calc once you transfer (not the same calc, but calc 2 or 3) and if you have studied you'll be ok. plus i once read a very true saying:

what's important is not comming out of the best university, it's comming out of the common way of thinking.

I think it's right.
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PS.: THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS SLEEP!!!! don't forget that, because if you don't have enough sleep your brain won't work right. ;-)

Answer 10

stop procrastinating and get your work done study for as long as you can go over what you think will show up on the tests looks like your gonna have to pull a couple of all-nighters for this one