The Best High School Study Tips
In these comprehensive posts, we spend hours of time researching to provide you with actionable study guides and advice on test taking strategies to excel in your high school classes. Whether you want to get a 5 on an AP exam, or score a 1600 on the SAT, we’ve got your back. We know that if you do well on the SAT, ACT, and your APs, getting into the school of your choice is ten times easier for you.
The Best AP Review Books of 2019
In this series of comprehensive reviews, we go through the best, runner up, and value picks for getting a 4 or 5 on this year’s AP exams. Advanced Placement exams are some of the easiest ways to earn thousands of dollars in scholarships for college. It’ll often save you from having to drudge through introductory level courses as a freshman.
AP Arts
The AP Arts include things like AP Art History and AP Music Theory. While they might not be as popular as other APs, they’re important in being a bit more cultured.
AP English
One of the giants when it comes to key tests to take in high school, AP English Language and AP English Literature are must-takes for students looking to stand out. You’ll need to learn rhetorical strategies and techniques of difficult writings to improve your composition skills.
AP History and Social Science
A lot falls under AP History and Social Sciences, from the popular AP US History to both of the AP Economics courses. You’ll likely take multiple subjects from this domain area in your high school career. Tests in the histories and social sciences can often be the most difficult to score a 4 or 5 on, especially when it comes to APUSH or AP European History.
AP Math and Computer Science
In this realm, you’ll find subjects such as AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Computer Science, and AP Statistics. All of these courses are critical if you’re looking to major in engineering or a STEM-oriented concentration in college.
AP Sciences
The sciences are tough Advanced Placement exams. This section includes subjects like AP Biology and AP Physics. These AP exams often sport the lowest pass rates, and practically require you to get a review book in order to score a 4 or 5.
AP World Languages and Culture
These AP tests are honestly pretty manageable, whether or not you’re a native speaker of a different language. We would definitely recommend picking up an AP Spanish Language review book if you’re taking that exam though as many native speakers take it too, making the curve tougher.
The Best Resources for College Entrance of 2019
If you’re not sure what calculators to get to make acing the SAT or ACT easier, check out our reviews below. We also detail specifically what the best SAT review books and best ACT review books are for this year’s exams. Aside from covering the SAT and ACT, we detail other exams like the PSAT, ACCUPLACER, and SSAT.
The Best Reading Book Lists of 2019
One of the best things you can do regardless of what grade you’re in is read and read often. We went ahead and compiled a comprehensive list of the best reading book lists for middle school and high school students. Check them out and let us know what you think!
The Best Calculator & School Supplies Lists of 2019
When we were in school, we hated showing up for the first day unprepared. In these posts, we detail all the classroom essentials you’ll need to be ready to go for your first day of school in the fall. Having the best school supplies is an absolute must if you want to keep getting ‘A’s.
The Best Medical School Book Reviews of 2019
Whether you want to be a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or massage practitioner, we’ve got you covered in these detailed guides on what medical school review books to get.