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How do I start prepping for my first AP exam without overloading my brain to the point of a headache?

This school year, I have my first AP exam in us history and I would like to know how to prepare without causing headaches due to an overload of content. #APexams

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Katie’s Answer

Hi Rhune!


This is definitely a good question and believe me you are not alone. AP exams definitely seem overwhelming and stressful. The key would be to break it down into chunks that seem manageable and to start studying early.

My recommendation is to start by taking a chapter a day or even a couple of days for each chapter and make a detailed study guide. Note important vocabulary, dates, facts, figures and so on and organize it in a way you'll remember. This not only will help you refresh on what you learned but also be useful later on as you get closer to the exam.


While you are going through this, I always thought it was helpful to make a web and connect ideas that go together or themes. This helps especially when it comes to the essay portion of the exam as ideas will be connected already in your brain.


As it gets closer to the exam, I would refresh on your study guide and make flash cards on important ideas or topics you have trouble with.


Best of luck!

Katie recommends the following next steps:

Create detailed study guides for each chapter on the exam
Link common ideas/themes/ etc to develop arguments and see connections in the material
Create flashcards on difficult or important material
Take practice exams
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Rachel’s Answer

First of all, pay attention in class and study for the exams. Prior to the test, you should start prepping several weeks ahead of time. Plan to study one hour a day rather than cramming at the last minute.
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