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How to Study for AP® US Government

In 2015, 280,000 students took the AP® US Government Exam. How did they do? While the encouraging news is that 48.1% of students passed with a 3 or higher, only 23.4% passed with a 4 or 5. The lack of success at the four and five level is somewhat remarkable since many consider the AP® US Government Exam to be one of the easier exams! One of the best AP® US Government tips is simple- you need to understand that the exam is broken down into two major sections (what to expect) and how to answer the questions in the Free Response Section (what to do).

Is AP® World History Hard?

Every AP® student wants to know if the AP® course that they are interested in taking is difficult or not. So, if you are just getting started on the AP® World History review process, you are probably beginning to ask yourself, “Is AP® World History Hard?” It’s a common question. That doesn’t mean that it’s easy to find a straightforward answer, however. That’s why we’ve created this AP® World History study guide, so you can get the information you need relating to AP® World History difficulty.

Monroe Doctrine: AP® US History Crash Course

Today, we’re going to talk about the Monroe Doctrine. What is the Monroe Doctrine, you ask? You’ve probably heard about it in your AP® US History courses or read about it in a textbook, as it is one of the most important pieces of US foreign policy to have ever been created.

53 Frequently Tested AP® US History Terms & Concepts

So you want to get a 5 on the AP® US History Exam? Let me tell you now that it’s going to take some effort but in the end it will all be worth it. You will have studied your heart out and when you finally have that 5 in your hands then you’ll realize that you’ve become a US history whiz. So let’s get started, below you will find 35 terms that appear every year on the exam.

Organ Systems: AP® Biology Crash Course Review

Students often worry about the Organ Systems section of AP® Biology. There are so many organs in the body and so much information about each and every one. In this AP® Biology crash course review, we will go over the important information that you need to know for the AP® exam.

Derivatives of Inverse Functions: AP® Calculus Crash Course

In this review guide, we’re going to take a look at an AP® Calculus review topic: calculating derivatives of inverse function! Calculating the derivative of an inverse function requires you to apply derivation skills you’ve already learned to a specific type of function, inverse functions, which don’t always behave in a clear-cut manner.

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

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. 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

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.