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\nThis isn’t technically part of the week before the APUSH exam, since you will have done this months before the exam, but it’s a very important step– without registering, you can’t take the exam. You can register for the AP US History exam by contacting your guidance counselor or AP coordinator. If your school doesn\u2019t administer the exam, contact the Advanced Placement Program for a list of schools in your area that do. Keep in mind that College Board\u2019s deadlines for registration are often at least two months before the actual exam.<\/p>\n
There is a fee for taking AP exams, and the current cost can be found at the official exam website listed below. For students with acute financial need, the College Board offers a fee reduction that is usually equal to about one-third of the cost of the exam. In addition, most states offer exam subsidies to cover all or part of the remaining cost for eligible students.<\/p>\n
For more information on all things AP, contact the Advanced Placement Program:
\nPhone: (888) 225-5427 or (212) 632-1780
\nEmail: apstudents@info.collegeboard.org
\nWebsite: https:\/\/apstudent.collegeboard.org\/home
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Three Days Before the AP US History Exam<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nTake a full-length practice exam under timed conditions. Use the techniques and strategies you\u2019ve learned in this book. Approach the exam strategically, actively, and confidently.
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Two Days Before the AP US History Exam<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nReview the results of your practice exam, including all of the answers and explanations, which can also serve as a quick review of important history material. Don\u2019t worry too much about your score or agonize over whether you got a particular question right or wrong. The practice exam itself doesn\u2019t count; what\u2019s important is reviewing your performance with an eye for how you might get through each section faster and better on the official exam to come.
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The Night Before the AP US History Exam<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nDO NOT STUDY. Gather together an \u201cAP U.S. History Exam Kit\u201d containing the following items:<\/p>\n
\n- A few No. 2 pencils (Pencils with slightly dull points fill the ovals better; mechanical pencils are NOT permitted.)<\/li>\n
- Erasers<\/li>\n
- A pen with black or dark blue ink (for the free-response questions)<\/li>\n
- Your 6-digit school code (Home-schooled students will be provided with their state\u2019s or country\u2019s home-school code at the time of the exam.)<\/li>\n
- A watch (as long as it does not have internet access, have an alarm, or make noise)<\/li>\n
- Photo ID card<\/li>\n
- Your AP Student Pack<\/li>\n
- If applicable, your Student Accommodation Letter, which verifies that you have been approved for a testing accommodation (such as braille or large-type exams)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Know exactly where you\u2019re going, how you\u2019re getting there, and how long it takes to get there. It\u2019s probably a good idea to visit your test center sometime before the day of the exam so that you know what the rooms are like, how the desks are set up, and so on.
\nRelax the night before the AP US History exam: read a book, take a hot shower, or watch something you enjoy. Go to bed early to get a good night\u2019s sleep, and leave yourself extra time in the morning.
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The Morning of the AP US History Exam<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nFirst, wake up on time. After that:<\/p>\n
\n- Eat breakfast. Make it something substantial, but not anything too heavy or greasy.<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t drink a lot of caffeinated beverages, especially if you\u2019re not used to them. Bathroom breaks cut into your time, and too much caffeine is a bad idea in general.<\/li>\n
- Dress in layers so that you can adjust to the temperature of the testing room.<\/li>\n
- Read something. Warm up your brain with a newspaper, a magazine, or an online article. You shouldn\u2019t let the exam be the first thing you read that day.<\/li>\n
- Be sure to get there early. Allow yourself extra time for traffic, mass transit delays, and\/or detours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
During the AP US History Exam<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nDon\u2019t be shaken. If you find your confidence slipping, remind yourself how well you\u2019ve prepared. You know the structure of the exam, you know the instructions, and you\u2019ve had practice with\u2014and have learned strategies for\u2014every question type.
\nIf something goes really wrong, don\u2019t panic. If you accidentally misgrid your answer page or put the answers in the wrong section, raise your hand and tell the proctor. He or she may be able to arrange for you to regrid your exam after it\u2019s over when it won\u2019t cost you any time.
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