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AP® US History Multiple Choice Strategies

Are you gearing up to take the AP® US History exam? We have all the tools you need to master the APUSH multiple choice portion, from preparation to performance. The multiple choice segment of the APUSH exam is the first portion you will complete. It is 55 minutes long, and contains 55 questions. Having only a minute per question seems difficult, but with the right preparation, you’ll be on your way to a 5 in no time.

The Ultimate AP® Spanish Language Grammar Review Guide

So here’s the thing: the AP® Spanish Language exam won’t be asking you grammar questions specifically, but graders will be watching your every grammatical move. But have no fear; we have all the tips you need to review the basics, and even the trickiest concepts. These aren’t all the topics in the Spanish language, but they are the most common on the exam; with these tools in hand, you’ll be well on your way to a 5 in May.

Let’s start with the basics: Verb Tenses

Present Tense

Take the infinitive form of a verb, chop off the last two letters, and add a new ending. It’s that simple!

-AR verb endings	-ER / -IR verb endings
-o -amos	-o -emos
-as -áis	-es -éis
-a -an	-e -en

Here’s a simple example: the verb hablar.

yo hablo

tú hablas

él/ella/Ud. habla

nosotros hablamos

vosotros habláis

ellos/ellas/Uds. hablan

Now let’s go to the hard part:

11 AP® English Literature Test Taking Strategies

Taking any of the multitude of AP® exams can seem like a daunting task in the beginning stages of your preparation. That’s why it’s important to be organized about the work you do in studying for these tests. The AP® English Literature exam is frankly no different. Each of these tests requires extensive, specific preparation. But how do we know what to prepare for and how to prepare for it? Answering that question requires some solid strategy.

Understanding Calvinism with TULIP: AP® European History Review

Calvinism was one of the most groundbreaking movements of the reformation, and is a crucial part of European History. This long-standing religious movement was founded by the theologian and preacher John Calvin. His beliefs, associated with the denomination of Calvinism, are summed up by the acronym TULIP, or sometimes seen just Tulip. As an AP® Euro student, you need to be prepared to answer either a free response or multiple-choice question about the Calvinistic Tulip, and this guide will help you do so.

How to Rock at AP® Spanish Language Interpersonal Writing

Interpersonal writing sounds complicated, but it’s actually something we do all the time. All it means is that you’re communicating on paper with another person. On the AP® Spanish Language exam, the interpersonal writing section is a reply to an email (even though you won’t be typing).

How to Write a New AP® US History DBQ

The dreaded AP® US History Document Based Question. For years it has struck fear in the hearts of many, turned boys into men and rookie students into old, weathered veterans. Rumor has it that little Jimmy Walker once took the AP® US History exam and when he got to the DBQ section, proceeded to spontaneously combust. Okay, so maybe that is a little dramatic.

AP® Microeconomics: The Ultimate Solution Guide to the FRQs

AP® Microeconomics free response questions usually have a series of predictable patterns in terms of … Read more

How to Study for AP® English Language and Composition

You’re not the first student who has been here – panic mode, one month before the AP® English Language and Composition Exam. Whether you’re a straight-A student or the kid who sits in the back of class and hasn’t figured out what “composition” means yet, you need a PLAN. You need to know what to study, when and how to study it, and how the AP® English Language exam is structured.

How to Score Your Own AP® English Literature Practice Essay

Part of effectively preparing for the free response section of the AP® English Literature exam is accepting at least this one old truism: practice makes perfect. However, you can up the ante by adding just one more word to that statement. In truth, perfect practice makes perfect.

5 Steps to Tackling AP® Physics C Multiple Choice

The multiple choice sections of the AP® Physics C exams are often where students lose points due to improper exam preparation or a lack of understanding of what the questions are asking. However, using these five steps, you are sure to get a high score on the AP® Physics C multiple choice section of the exam.