Tips to Pass an AP Exam

If you have any AP Classes, AP Exam starts on the first week of May. Your AP Class Teachers will prepare you for the whole school year teaching the Curriculum that they were assigned to teach by the College Board. And their students will take the AP Exam in the first 2 weeks of May and trying their best to get at least a 3 on the exam so that they can earn the College credit for college. Here are some tips to Pass your AP Exam.

Know your Stuff. Make sure that you know and understand all the main topics of the class and what the topics that will be asked on the Exam. Make sure you are able to use these knowledge efficiently, you must know how to apply these on problems.

Get enough Sleep. Sleep is huge part before the exams, if you do not have enough sleep your brain will not function efficiently. You don’t want to keep drooling while you are taking your exam.

Eat Breakfast. Make sure your stomach is full before starting the test. You don’t want your brain thinking about Burritos, Cheetos or any types of Food while you are taking the exam. The exam is 4 hours and your brain will be in full use during that time.

Study Early. Study the topics that you have forgot or that you don’t understand. You can either study for yourself, with a study group, or go to tutoring sessions with your teacher. This will give you more knowledge and understand the topics that you didn’t understand before.

Time Management. Time is crucial especially in the AP Exam. The Exam has a time limit. Some AP Exam subjects give a 60 multiple questions test with a time limit of 90–105 minutes, and a 6–7 Free Response questions with a time limit of 90 minutes. Manage your time answering each question and try not to spend a lot of time on one question. You can mark that question up and come back to it if you have remaining time.

If you can follow these tips you can get a 3 or better in the AP Exam! Good Luck AP Students!

May the Credit be in your favor!