With the 2020-2021 school year coming to a close, end of the year exams are getting closer. AP Tests started May 4th and final exams are just a few weeks away. Make sure you are prepared and ready to do your best. Here are a few tips to make sure you are set up for success.
Be Prepared
Final exams and AP tests can be stressful but when you know they are coming it’s one less thing to worry about. So make sure you know when and where your tests are happening. See finals schedule here. Also, the dates for all of the AP tests are below, so if you are taking any be sure to check it out!
AP Calc BC: May 4th
AP Human: May 4th
AP Psych: May 11th and May 20th
AP Lang: May 12th
AP Comp Sci. Principles: May 17th, May 26th
AP Lit: May 18th
AP Euro: May 19th
AP U.S. History: May 19th
AP Gov: May 20th
AP Calc AB: May 24th
AP Chemistry: May 25th
AP Stats: May 25th
AP Seminar: May 26th
Study
Even though we all dread it, studying is crucial to making sure you score well on an exam. Make sure you know the material you are going to be tested on and use any resources that are available to you. Quizlets, flashcards and practice tests are great ways to do this. Also, remember that there are Cal Poly tutors in Deaser’s Den everyday from 8-2 that would love to help you out if you need anything. Your teachers are also a great resource you can use if you have any questions as well.
Get a Good Night Sleep and Eat a Healthy Breakfast
While it may not seem like a big deal, eating a nutritious breakfast and making sure you get a healthy amount of sleep can cause you to perform significantly better on a test than you would if you didn’t eat or sleep well before your test. Research shows that if you get at least 7 hours of sleep the night before a big test your scores will be around 10% higher than they would be if you didn’t sleep as well.
Most importantly, don’t stress yourself out too much! Try to stay calm, and go in with a level head. You got this! Good Luck and go eagles!
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