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How to Study for AP® English Literature

It may seem like an impossible task to study for the AP® English Literature exam. At this point, you’re probably buried in piles of novels, poetry, and obscure literary terms. But how can you make sense of everything? This AP® English Lit review will give you three helpful study tips to boost your confidence, untangle the overwhelming web of material, and get you that coveted 5!

Balkanization - AP® Human Geography Crash Course Review

Balkanization: AP® Human Geography Crash Course Review

Not a whole lot of people know about the Balkan Peninsula because it existed so long before we were even born, but it’s where the term ‘Balkanization’ actually came from. Basically, at the time, the area was known as the Ottoman Empire, and it occupied the area where we have current countries like Bulgaria, Albania and Serbia.

The Grange - AP® US History Crash Course Review

The Grange: AP® US History Crash Course Review

The Grange. No, not the popular ZZ Top song from 1973—the late nineteenth-century movement of farmers, politicians, and economists that tried to improve the lives and conditions of rural Americans at a time of financial crisis.

How to Study for AP® World History

How to Study for AP® World History

The Advanced Placement (AP) World History exam can be scary! There’s a massive amount of material to learn, so you’ll need to make a plan to study for the AP® World History exam. Smart study planning will help you to master the subject, prepare for the test, and be ready to sit down for the big exam with confidence.

The Ultimate List of AP® Teacher Teaching Tips

The Ultimate List of AP® Teacher Teaching Tips

Whether you’re a first-year AP® teacher or a 23-year AP® veteran, there are always new things to learn when it comes to teaching. We surveyed many AP® teachers and compiled the tips teachers had to give to other AP® teachers. Here are the 150+ responses of AP® teacher teaching tips!

The Ultimate List of AP® Biology Tips

The Ultimate List of AP® Biology Tips

Are you shooting for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP® Biology exam? If you’re taking the class, you’re probably nodding your head right now or shouting “yes!” After all, who doesn’t want free college credit, the experience and challenge of taking a college-level biology course, and a great looking high school transcript?

The Ultimate Guide to Electrochemistry for the AP® Chemistry Exam

The Ultimate Guide to Electrochemistry for the AP® Chemistry Exam

Welcome to another of our Ultimate AP® Chemistry Guide series! This time, we’re going to teach you all about electrochemistry. We’ll start off with a quick overview of what electrochemical reactions are. Then we’ll go over the terms “oxidation” and “reduction”, what redox reactions are, and how to balance them.

Yalta Conference - AP® US History Crash Course Review

Yalta Conference: AP® US History Crash Course Review

Studying for the AP® US History exam can seem like an endless cycle of memorizing dates and names. Sure, if you’ve got a great memory, you may end up with a brain full of lists and numbers, but can you explain the historical connections between every person and event that you’ve memorized? That’s why we’ve created this AP® US History Crash Course Review—we get right to the historical significance of the Yalta conference and tell you how it might pop up on a future APUSH exam.

The Ultimate List of AP® Physics 1 and 2 Tips

The Ultimate List of AP® Physics 1 & 2 Tips

In order for you to score a 4 or 5 on the AP® Physics exam (1 or 2), it is important for you to follow the tips outlined below. In 2015, only 22.4% of students who took the AP® Physics 2 exam received a grade of 4 or 5. The AP® Physics 1 & 2 exams cover all of the topics in the previous AP® Physics B & C exams plus some additional ones as well.

The Ultimate List of AP® Statistics Tips

The Ultimate List of AP® Statistics Tips

If you’re taking AP® Statistics this year, you’re probably in the midst of learning the material and constantly studying. But what exactly should you be learning? What can you expect to see on the exam? How should you be studying? This ultimate list of AP® Statistics tips is here to help answer those questions and more!