Struggling with AP Exams? Learn how to study like a college student!

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The discussion revolves around strategies for succeeding in Advanced Placement (AP) exams, particularly for a high school senior who has taken multiple AP classes but has struggled to achieve high scores. Participants explore various approaches to studying and managing coursework in the context of transitioning from high school to college-level expectations.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the high number of AP classes taken and suggests that slowing down may be beneficial for better focus and success.
  • Another participant questions the effectiveness of the current study methods and emphasizes the importance of adapting to higher levels of learning required in college.
  • Some participants propose that the focus should be on quality over quantity in terms of AP classes, suggesting that passing fewer classes with higher scores may be more advantageous.
  • There is a discussion about the implications of failing AP classes and how that affects future academic opportunities.
  • A participant mentions Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework for understanding the different levels of learning required for success in college compared to high school.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the current workload may be excessive and that a different approach to studying may be necessary. However, there is no consensus on the best strategy moving forward, as opinions vary on whether to continue with the current number of AP classes or to focus on fewer classes for better outcomes.

Contextual Notes

Participants express various assumptions about the relationship between AP scores and college readiness, as well as differing views on the importance of maintaining a high number of AP classes for college applications.

Who May Find This Useful

High school students preparing for AP exams, educators advising students on course loads, and individuals interested in academic strategies for transitioning to college-level coursework.

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Okay..SO I am senior in High School and I have so far taken 11 AP Classes and with this year I will have 18 AP Classes. My method obviously doesn't work because I have only passed 6 of the 11 and have NEVER gotten a 5. This year should be different. Please let me know an Awesome way to 5. Thanks!
 
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18 AP classes? Eighteen? Do you realize that's half a college degree?

I would slow down.
 
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I wasn't aware that that many AP classes existed. I would definitely lower your work load, as being able to better focus and pass your exams to actually get credit for them is better than taking tons of APs and only getting credit for a couple. Although at this point, considering you'll either have to or want to redo several of those, I would also consider cutting your losses and just keep taking them to look good on college apps, ie quantity over quality.
 
Guys's Y'all realize its too late for me "lower my work load"
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Does 5 = A? Just to be clear, you have failed 5/11 classes?
It mean that I get away from taking a class
 
Vanadium 50 said:
18 AP classes? Eighteen? Do you realize that's half a college degree?

I would slow down.
kinda joining in as a sophomore
 
One of the difficulties some students have transitioning from high school to college is the different level of understanding required in college courses. Are you familiar with Bloom's[/PLAIN] Taxonomy? To succeed in high school, you only need to focus on the lower levels of learning. To succeed in college, however, you need to progress to higher levels of learning. Perhaps your approach to AP courses and tests are still geared to what you found worked in your other high school classes, and you're finding out that's not enough anymore.

You could check out a site like LSU's Center for Academic Success to find out about new learning strategies that can help you acquire a better understanding of the material.

http://cas.lsu.edu
 
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