who here has taken an AP Euro class? any advice/tips?
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I've done it. Read the book. That is the most important thing. Pay attention in class, and throw yourself into it. European history has a lot more to it than American (obviously) and it can get confusing very quickly. I had a good time in the class, and really enjoyed it though. You learn a ton.
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Here's what I've learned while in AP courses. None of this is a secret:\n1. It's honestly way too late for you to look into tips and stategies. With future APs, always look into a study guide, such as the Cracking the AP series published by the Princeton Review.\n2. As for how its scored, the AP English exam consists of multiple choice questions and a free response essay section. The multiple choice questions account for 45% of your score, and the essay counts for 55%. Being a good BS-er will get you part of the way, but not as far as many think. \n3. If you get a multiple choice question wrong, it's minus 1/4 of a point. But I'd still recommend making an educated guess. It's worth it.\n4. Finally, whether you get a 1-5 is not determined, necessarily, by how well you do. It's determined by how well everyone else does. Hundreds of thousands of students will be taking the exam. If they don't know what they're doing, the better you'll do. The 1-5 is given by your score in relation to the average score by all test takers. For more information, go to CollegeBoard.com (they write the APs).
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I took Humanities 105 on line...big mistake.  I missed all the great interaction with the other students and professor.\n\nWe had so many debates from gay to minimum wages, and our precept ions of ourselves.\n\nI love the classroom.  Will not take another on line course again.
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okay, trust me, if you're too lazy to write a paragraph, then AP european history is not for you. and it shouldn't be a hard thing to do. just BS your way through it. "i feel like i could learn a lot, regular classes don't challenge me enough, i'm really interested in the renaissance, blah, blah, blah." no one's will actually be sincere. if you care enough about school to want to be in the class, i'm sure you can do it.
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I took that years ago and it was tough...I don't know about any classes offered to prepare, but I would go to the library and get a book on analogies, or google it.  I did OK on the test, but my brain was fried afterwards...LOL  Good luck!!
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It's been quite a while since I took AP History. From what I remember it was challenging, but not the hardest AP class I took. I don't do well with dates either. I'm better at remembering trends and general concepts about events than the exact date they occurred. I passed with a high enough score to earn credit at most colleges, but not the highest score possible. \nI'd think AP physics would be more difficult. I have a harder time with numbers than with words. Maybe you aren't the same, but it's much easier for me to write an essay like AP History requires, than to grind out abstract mathematical equations. Also, depending on what you want to study in college the classes may not transfer and you might have to take them again.\nI think AP History is an easier course to transfer than Physics. For example, several Medical Schools require college level Physics for entry but won't accept AP Physics. \nI also think it would be easier for you to find like minded students to study Physics with in a college environment rather than a high school one.\nNow the case FOR Physics: If you can handle the demanding schedule you have planned and do it well, it would look fantastic on your college applications!\nBest of luck!
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Hi. I had to take BUSINESS Statistics. It was painful, but I learned how to survive. It is a really good idea to get a "study buddy" who, sorry to be rude, but is at least as smart as you or smarter. If its a retard, you'll end up spending your study time on things you already understand. Read the text and any notes the prof gives you before class so you at least know some of the terms. Then, as soon as possible after class, do review questions from the book so that the concepts really settle in. And, before the exam, get together a really good study group, sit in someone's dorm with some pizza and coffee and study, study, study...you'll feel more confident if you're prepared! Good luck.
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I am currently taking AP Bio (I'm a sophomore in Honors classes). I guess it's ok, BUT it is a real challenge. It is not for the "faint heart". I don't mean to sound stuck-up, but i considered myself ready when i applied. You can't just take the class in order to have a way of impressing colleges, which is what some people did. Oh yeah, there's also some freshmen that plan on taking it next year. I personally DON'T think they can handle it even if they claim to have an A in regular Bio; they are too immature. It's not just about the letter grade, you need to apply yourself to the class. And a heads up if you're planning on taking the class: take it seriously and do all of your work. Make sure you understand the concept before moving on.Do NOT procrastinate,you'll regret it. Hope this helps :)
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I just took Acc 1 last quarter, and am going to take Stats this quarter. I thought Acc 1 was fairly easy. It's not really math. No hard calculations involved accept simple add, subtract, multiply, divide. It's a little confusing when first learning about debits and credits...but once you get the hang of it it is pretty straight forward. I would think that Acc would be easier than stats frankly...but I can't say for sure as I haven't taken the stats class yet. Good luck whatever you decide.\n\nJust make sure you really learn the debit and credit stuff...which is which for each kind of account. That's pretty much what everything hinges on from then on. It's all just making journal entries for the rest of the class. So practice and get that basic stuff down and you'll be fine.
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AP History Online \nAP History Reviews by student who got a 5 on the APEH Test and ... European History Completed... New AP US History Additions... See United States Review...ap_history_online.tripod.com -
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coupla tips...\n1.prepare a rough booklet of important facts,formulae,tid bits of information-in NO paricular order,include rough diagrams and calculations if any on the side.for last minute prep.\n2.study in the right environment,at a study table.sit for two hours straight then take half hour breaks.\n3.go to your library and take copies from reference books.library books explain it better than the teach's notes.\n4.get plenty of rest before the exam,discuss stratedgies wid your friends and all luck!
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4.9 because of AP classes.
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You gotta be kidding.  If you're in the class you should be able to easily do those, especially a and b!
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Concentrate on what you think are the most important points. Roughly read everything else by skimming so you have some sort of idea & then hope for the best!\n\nThis has happened to me before, I also took History at college, and you just have to do the best you can & trust in your abilities.\n\nGood luck!
754378
I'd continue the math & science but maybe try the regular class instead of the AP if it not a strong suit. Good luck
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Maybe these will help...\n\n\nhttp://www.vanguard.org/faculty/barber/ap1.htm\n\nhttp://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/ap/students/eurohistory/ap-cd-eurohist-0607.pdf\n\nhttp://www.historyteacher.net/APEuroCourse/APEuroCourseMainPage.htm\n\nhttp://thecaveonline.com/APEH/\n\nhttp://www.historyteacher.net/APEuroCourse/EHAP-Sophs-RegentsReviewPage.htm\n-this one is REALLY helpful
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Don't concentrate so much on dates, but the concepts and reasoning behind wars and such...know about the presidency's is key... the test wasn't that hard to me... ap chem was much harder... on the ap us as long as you know the general information you can select the right answer... one girl in my class memorized the presidents in order and felt pretty slow when that didn't help her at all! Just relax and everything will come back to you!! Good Luck!! Peace