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@JhnJy
22 answers, 54 votes
 • 18 days ago •
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Would taking 4 APs be too heavy a workload?

I'm currently a Freshman, and I'm taking 3 honors classes (geometry, bio, ela). Next year I have signed up to take 4 APs (Physics 1, Precalc, Stats, World History) which I'm just now thinking might be really difficult to manage with all of my ECs. Would this workload be too much? Also, what are some ways I can manage all of these classes? (also I'm taking Honors Algebra 2 over the summer)

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@CurryMuncha
7 answers, 28 votes
 • 18 days ago

This is a large amount of classes,make sure that you focus on Algebra 2. If you miss some details, you will be regretting it during Physics and Pre Calc. I’m taking World History rn as a freshman, and I think it’s easy, and we have a 97% AP Exam pass rate. Pre Calc is barely an AP class (it still is one though), so it wouldn’t be too hard. In all honesty, you’re taking like 3 APs because not of them are the same difficulty.

4 APs sophomore year w/out any AP experience is crazy, but at the same time, juniors do the same thing all the time. - All in all, you just gotta focus and find good study habits.

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@Brookemyluv17 days ago

Completely unrelated, but I’m a sophomore currently in AP World, and I’m finding it challenging. The actual class isn’t bad but once I get to the tests (stimulus multiple choice, saq’s, leq’s) I don’t perform as well as I’d want. I’ve been trying to get help from my teacher but he just keeps giving me the same site which isn’t the best. Any advice or study tips?

@CurryMuncha16 days ago [edited]

In my class, we are creating an accountability study guide, So each group would get a unit and from there they would make a cheat sheet/study guide geared towards the AP Test. Try organizing one with your classmates and from there yall have created your own study guide. Second, understand the way the questions are spread out. After the main global conflicts, the questions really die down. The purpose of Modern is to understand how we went from separate civilizations to a global species.

@CurryMuncha16 days ago

Focus on 2-7 the most, because those ore where the bulk of the history is and where the most amount of concepts are found. Lastly, buy the Princeton Review WH book. Take the first test, grade it see how you do, then look over the materials, then, when you take your second test, write them down separately and ask your teacher to grade them for you. Just make sure you give them the stimuli and all the questions for reference.

@Brookemyluv15 days ago

Hey thank you so much for this, I definitely appreciate it :)

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@NotNotAndrew
10 answers, 9 votes
 • 18 days ago

I recommend taking all 4 if your grades are stellar with minimal effort. 4 AP's is very challenging but manageable if you have consistent study habits. I would advise you to talk to your teachers and ensure you have a rigorous study routine (at least 1.5 hours per night).

I recommend taking AP Bio instead of Physics, especially since you're skipping Algebra II. If you decide to take Physics 1, look into summer classes for Algebra II (Khan Academy's course is great) so that you aren't left in the dust.

Stats is not horrible so I wouldn't worry about it much.

Prepare for a lot of reading with World History, and make sure you can take good notes (I use Cornell style).

As for your extracurriculars, talk to your coaches/directors and coordinate with them so they can help you stay on track with school.

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