Just like a touchdown and extra point, the new AP® US History DBQ is worth seven points. The DBQ is 25% of your final score on the exam, so it is crucial for you to understand the changes to the rubric, as well as how to write the best DBQ possible.
Last spring, Jodi G. from Saugus High School sent us an insightful list of AP® English Literature tips her graduating class of 2014 students compiled for her future students. We thought we’d share this wonderful resource. Thanks Jodi for sending this over!
So you want to go to Princeton, eh? Well that’s really great. To get in, you’ll need to take quite a few AP® classes to prove to the admissions committee that you can handle the rigorous academics there. But once you get to Princeton, what can you do with all the AP® credits you have racked up?
Duke: a rigorous academic experience akin to the Ivy League, but without the harsh New England winters and with lots of southern charm. To live this dream life, you will need to prove to the admissions officers that you have what it takes to do the work there. This usually includes taking an AP® class or two. Or three. But once you get there, what are you supposed to do with all the credits you have earned? Will they get you anything at college, or will you be forced to leave them behind in high school?
Do you completely adore math or consider science your favorite subject? Are you interested in becoming the next Noam Chomsky? Maybe Benjamin Netanyahu is more you style, or perhaps even Buzz Aldrin?
Is Dartmouth College your dream school? That’s so great! If you are reading this, it’s probably for one of two reasons: One, you were just accepted to Dartmouth and are trying to figure out what to do with your high school AP® credits.
One, you were just accepted to Dartmouth and are trying to figure out what to do with your high school AP® credits. If this is you, then congratulations! Keep reading and we will tell you everything that you need to know. The second reason would be that you are still in high school, you really want to go to Dartmouth, and you are hoping to find out what Advanced Placement classes you should take. If this sounds like you, stick around – because we have some great advice for you!
So you’re interested in attending Brown? Awesome! If you want a real shot at getting in, you will need to master a few AP® courses. This way, the admissions committee can see that you take your academics seriously and you will be able to handle the workload at Brown.
To go to Cornell, you have to be tough. Upstate New York is known for its harsh winters and as an undergraduate, you will have to weather at least four of them. However, to earn a spot at the school in the first place, you have to have an excellent academic record, including quite a few AP® classes.
How does learning from the greatest technical minds of our time in balmy, California weather sound to you? If it sounds ideal, then you should consider spending your time as an undergraduate at the California Institute of Technology.
If you’re reading this article, it’s for one of two reasons. First, you have just been accepted to Caltech (if this is the case, then congratulations!) and are looking for some sort of AP® credit reference so you can figure out what to do with all of your test scores. Second, you are interested in applying to CalTech and want to know what AP® classes will make you a competitive candidate.
Are you interested in attending Northwestern University? Do you want to learn from the best and brightest minds in a variety of fields? Maybe you want to walk the same halls as Zach Braff, Stephen Colbert, or even Chicago’s Mayor Rahm Emmanuel?