Need-to-Know Tips and Strategies for the AP
General
- Know the difference between a guess and an educated guess
You won't lose any points on the multiple-choice portion of your exam if you skip questions, but there will be a deduction for every question you answer wrong. If you can eliminate a few of the choices, try taking an educated guess. - Relax the night before the test
Don't cram. You are being tested on knowledge that you have accumulated over the course of the year. Studying at the last minute will only stress you out. Go to a movie or hang out with a friend - anything to get your mind off of the test!
Test Specific
- Essays
Only write as much as you have to say. There is no required length for the essays or short-answer questions on AP exams. The readers who score your exam are looking at whether you've developed a well-reasoned argument and whether you've presented it in an organized and coherent manner.
