Komeiji Koishi Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Also who knows a good mental hospital in CA, because I might be insane for going through with being placed in 3 AP classes. Ok so. yeah the title basically explained it My three AP classes are: English and Composition AP Chemistry AP and U.S. History AP Any and all tips will help, as long as it can help me juggle all this work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Vanguard Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Study. Thats the key word right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofchaos Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Study. Thats the key word right there. 6/7 IB Classes per day in high school. I survived without bringing shame to famiry with any C's. In addition to the advice above, I'd recommend proper time management. I mean that. If you've gotten your planners from your school and just pretty much throw it away/let it gather dust, I'd advise strongly against that. Edited August 24, 2012 by shadowofchaos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanarkin Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Yeah pretty much study and don't slack off on your work (unless its not going to be collected but me being a no life nerd would say do it anyway). Edited August 24, 2012 by SlayerX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Sleep in class Do try to get enough sleep though. It helps with attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofchaos Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Sleep in class Do try to get enough sleep though. It helps with attention. Sleep is for the weak. No really, what Lumi said is true. And pretty much proper time management will help you do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ein Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Don't. Seriously, just don't take them. Although I only say this because my teachers when I took them were less than stellar and I didn't even bother taking the tests at the end because fuck it but you don't need to take AP classes at all. Then again since you're already set on it just study and take your time. No need to make yourself a nervous wreck just because you're taking these classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxas Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I took 7 (6 if you count the two macro/micro econ exams as one) junior year; they're not as intimidating as you think. All you really need to get down is some basic time management, no huge sacrifices or anything, and you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvercrow Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Having only taken APUSH out of those three (took AP English Lit instead of Composition and fuck Chemistry), my advice is that your ability to perform well on the writing portions of the exam will probably have the biggest impact both on your AP exam grade and possibly your class grade (depending on your teacher, obviously). Learn the formats they look for and learn to be as concise as possible without skimping out on the details. Not to mention that it's the skill from that class that will serve you best in university/the world rather than knowing all the details of the XYZ affair or whatever, and if you can write about something, you can answer a multiple choice question on it. Ultimately though, my experience with AP classes was that they depended heavily on your teachers... if you don't think you're going to be able to work with a teacher after a couple of weeks of having their class, just drop it unless you really really want that one extra AP on your application. If you're not doing work or being taught in a way that helps you understand the material, you'll have to work much harder for relatively little gain. As for studying, you probably know by now how much you need to study to do well, I was one of those kids who didn't need to study in high school and APs were no exception, so if you don't need to study, then don't, but just do as much as you need to be confident in the material. Edited August 24, 2012 by Silvercrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofchaos Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Don't. Seriously, just don't take them. For once, I can actually use your own shot at me against you. "Weak". It's true, it's not for everyone, but once you start it, you're in a freaking contract. I took 7 (6 if you count the two macro/micro econ exams as one) junior year; they're not as intimidating as you think. All you really need to get down is some basic time management, no huge sacrifices or anything, and you should be fine. Though, I might like this post very much because of your time management skills, but this is coming from the shota guy that got a perfect score on his SATs with a 2400. Having only taken APUSH out of those three (took AP English Lit instead of Composition and fuck Chemistry), my advice is that your ability to perform well on the writing portions of the exam will probably have the biggest impact both on your AP exam grade and possibly your class grade (depending on your teacher, obviously). Learn the formats they look for and learn to be as concise as possible without skimping out on the details. Not to mention that it's the skill from that class that will serve you best in university/the world rather than knowing all the details of the XYZ affair or whatever, and if you can write about something, you can answer a multiple choice question on it. Ultimately though, my experience with AP classes was that they depended heavily on your teachers... if you don't think you're going to be able to work with a teacher after a couple of weeks of having their class, just drop it unless you really really want that one extra AP on your application. If you're not doing work or being taught in a way that helps you understand the material, you'll have to work much harder for relatively little gain. As for studying, you probably know by now how much you need to study to do well, I was one of those kids who didn't need to study in high school and APs were no exception, so if you don't need to study, then don't, but just do as much as you need to be confident in the material. ^I'd honestly say that's the best advice for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliriyum Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I'm technically taking 6 AP classes...do I win a prize? AP Calc AB AP Calc BC AP Government Engineering Design & Development Civil Engineering & Architecture Aerospace Engineering The last 3 are special Project Lead the Way classes but they bear AP weight and I can receive college credit by taking them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Wright Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Also who knows a good mental hospital in CA, because I might be insane for going through with being placed in 3 AP classes. Ok so. yeah the title basically explained it My three AP classes are: English and Composition AP Chemistry AP and U.S. History AP Any and all tips will help, as long as it can help me juggle all this work. Chem will most likely take most of your time. Time management and studying will help you quite a bit (probably only for chem though, because, at least in my experience, I didn't study at all for APUS or APEng and still received decent enough marks (A's in US, B's in Eng if you cared to know) in keeping up and actually learning. Chem takes a lot of students, so perhaps give that class 1.5 hours and the other two 45 minutes, adapt as needed? I'm technically taking 6 AP classes...do I win a prize? AP Calc AB AP Calc BC AP Government Engineering Design & Development Civil Engineering & Architecture Aerospace Engineering The last 3 are special Project Lead the Way classes but they bear AP weight and I can receive college credit by taking them. What's the point of taking AB and BC concurrently? If you already have knowledge of "A" material, why take AB? Those last three seem awesome, especially aero. Do you know if it's primarily aeronautical, or astronautical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aere Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Lol we're taking the same AP classes. I'd be taking AP Stat, but I'd rather just do that senior year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliriyum Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Chem will most likely take most of your time. Time management and studying will help you quite a bit (probably only for chem though, because, at least in my experience, I didn't study at all for APUS or APEng and still received decent enough marks (A's in US, B's in Eng if you cared to know) in keeping up and actually learning. Chem takes a lot of students, so perhaps give that class 1.5 hours and the other two 45 minutes, adapt as needed? What's the point of taking AB and BC concurrently? If you already have knowledge of "A" material, why take AB? Those last three seem awesome, especially aero. Do you know if it's primarily aeronautical, or astronautical? I'm taking AB in the fall and BC in the spring. That's the only way my HS offers it. I'm most worried about this because I am skipping calculus and going straight to AP calc and people that do that usually struggle. Aerospace Engineering deals with both Aeronautical and Astronautical. I'm actually pretty excited about Civil Engineering & Architecture because I want to major in Civil Engineering when I go off to college next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunwoo Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 English and Composition AP Chemistry AP and U.S. History AP Looks like my schedule, except I dropped AP Chem in favor of AP Physics a little less than halfway through the semester. Basically ... study and don't be afraid to ask questions. Manage your time well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxas Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I'm technically taking 6 AP classes...do I win a prize? AP Calc AB AP Calc BC AP Government Engineering Design & Development Civil Engineering & Architecture Aerospace Engineering The last 3 are special Project Lead the Way classes but they bear AP weight and I can receive college credit by taking them. Roxas 2012: AP Calc BC AP United States History AP Chemistry AP English Literature AP Latin: Vergil AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics I think I win. :V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliriyum Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Roxas 2012: AP Calc BC AP United States History AP Chemistry AP English Literature AP Latin: Vergil AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics I think I win. :V I'm not sure if that's possible at my school haha....good luck! Do you plan on majoring in business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iris Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Roxas, making other Asians look bad on SF since he was born (which was not that long ago)! no roxas, you're a failure if you didn't win the siemens award for advanced placement ;/ Now to answer the OP, echoing what others are saying; time management is key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mica Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Hm...well I took AP chem already and it's not so bad if you consistetly do your work. You'll remember more stuff for the ap exam like that. Uh...I dunno how you study, but I had to read straight from the textbook for about an hour every night since my teacher...didn't really give notes, just went over hw. Some advice...Make sure you label your units on everything. And make use of dimensional analysis. When in doubt, make sure your units cancel out~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunwoo Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. This was all >6 years ago for me. Wait until you all get into college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 aha ap chem rest in pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxas Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) I'm not sure if that's possible at my school haha....good luck! Do you plan on majoring in business? Well, I already completed it. That was my junior year schedule. I managed to 5 everything except for BC Calc and US History. :c lolbusiness. Biochemistry. Roxas, making other Asians look bad on SF since he was born (which was not that long ago)! no roxas, you're a failure if you didn't win the siemens award for advanced placement ;/ ohhush. Silly Iris, I'm entering in Siemens (science) this year. :3 Edited August 25, 2012 by Roxas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iris Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) I'm not sure if that's possible at my school haha....good luck! You're right, it really depends on the school. A lot of schools I know have caps/limits on how many APs a student can take. I managed to 5 everything except for BC Calc and US History. :c Shame to the famiry. ): Silly Iris, I'm entering in Siemens (science) this year. :3 That's awesome! I considered it when I was younger, but then I remembered people like you would be entering. o: Good luck, and hope you win! So are you taking 7 APs this year? o: Edited August 25, 2012 by Iris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) AP Latin: Vergil Ohai there Latin, I remember you. I took 9 over the timespan of 2 years + an actual college class. I didn't do terribly other than my lack of sleep (which had nothing to do with the APs and everything to do with other things I do) which caused me to sleep in class half the time so shouldn't be too bad~ Also how did you not get a 5 Roxas I had faith in you Edited August 25, 2012 by Zhuge Liang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxas Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Shame to the famiry. ): That's awesome! I considered it when I was younger, but then I remembered people like you would be entering. o: Good luck, and hope you win! So are you taking 7 APs this year? o: Two 4's on them. Close enough Hahaha, thanks. Although biomedical engineering's a really popular subject, so I've got some competition to look forward to. :V lolno. Physics C and that's it. xD Also how did you not get a 5 Roxas I had faith in you I'M BAD AT MATH AND HISTORY OKAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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