๐ŸŽฏ May 2025 Exams

Crush Your AP Exams This Year

Multiple AP tests, limited time, high stakes. Our AI-powered planner creates a personalized study schedule across all your exams so you can score 4s and 5s.

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May 6 Mon
AP US History
8:00 AM โ€ข 3hr 15min
Ready
May 7 Tue
AP Calculus AB
8:00 AM โ€ข 3hr 15min
Reviewing
May 9 Thu
AP English Literature
8:00 AM โ€ข 3hr 15min
Practicing
May 13 Mon
AP Chemistry
12:00 PM โ€ข 3hr 15min
Practicing
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Why AP Scores Matter

A 5 can change your college trajectory

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College Credit

Score a 4 or 5 and skip intro classes. Start college ahead of your classmates.

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Admissions Boost

AP scores show colleges you can handle rigorous coursework. Stand out in applications.

85% of selective colleges consider AP
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Graduate Early

Enough AP credits can let you finish college a semester earlyโ€”or double major.

Average 6 credits from AP exams

Prep for Every AP Subject

Specialized strategies for each exam type

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Sciences

  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics 1/2/C
  • AP Environmental
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Math

  • AP Calculus AB/BC
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Precalculus
  • AP Computer Science
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History

  • AP US History
  • AP World History
  • AP European History
  • AP Government
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English

  • AP English Language
  • AP English Literature
  • AP Spanish/French
  • AP Latin

Your AP Study Timeline

When to start and what to focus on each month

September

Set Your Foundation

Register for exams. Note all your AP classes. Create study blocks in your weekly schedule. Start strong in classโ€”it's easier to maintain than recover.

January

Mid-Year Check

Review first semester material. Identify weak areas. Start supplementing with review books. Take your first practice test to benchmark.

March

Intensive Review

Active review begins. Focus on weak units. Practice FRQs weekly. Start timing yourself. Join or form a study group.

April

Practice Tests

Full-length practice exams every weekend. Analyze mistakes ruthlessly. Focus on high-yield topics. Fine-tune time management.

May

Final Push

Light review onlyโ€”no cramming. Focus on rest and confidence. Review your best notes. Trust your preparation.

Understanding AP Scores

Know what you're aiming for

5
Extremely well qualified
College A equivalent
4
Well qualified
College A-/B+ range
3
Qualified
College B/C+ range
2
Possibly qualified
No credit typically
1
No recommendation
No credit given

Features for AP Success

Tools designed specifically for AP exam prep

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Multi-Exam Scheduler

Taking 4 APs? We balance prep across all exams based on test dates and your confidence levels.

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Score Predictor

Track practice test scores and see your predicted AP score. Know where you stand before May.

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Unit Mastery Tracking

Rate your confidence in each unit. We prioritize weak areas in your study schedule.

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Timed Practice Mode

Practice FRQs and MCQs with AP-accurate timing. Build speed before test day.

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FRQ Bank

Access past FRQs organized by topic. Practice with real exam questions.

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Exam Day Reminders

Get reminders for exam dates, what to bring, and when to arrive. No surprises.

Proven AP Study Strategies

What actually works for scoring 5s

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Master the Rubric

For FRQs, knowing exactly what graders want is half the battle. Study scoring guidelinesโ€”they tell you exactly how to get full points.

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Practice Under Pressure

Untimed practice is worthless. Always time yourself. The real exam is brutal on timeโ€”simulate that stress now.

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Focus on High-Yield Units

Some units appear more than others. Know which topics are exam favorites and nail those first.

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Review Mistakes, Not Just Material

After every practice test, analyze what you got wrong and WHY. That's where real learning happens.

Sample AP Crunch Week

How to handle multiple exams in one week

May 5-11, 2025 3 Exams This Week
SUN
APUSH review
Practice FRQs
Early sleep
MON
APUSH EXAM
8:00 AM
Rest PM
TUE
CALC AB
8:00 AM
Rest PM
WED
Eng Lit prep
Essay practice
Light review
THU
ENG LIT
8:00 AM
Celebrate!
FRI
Recovery day
Chem preview
Relax
SAT
Chem review
Practice test
Next week prep

AP Exam Day Tips

Don't blow it on the day that matters

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Sleep Over Study

The night before, stop studying by 8pm. A rested brain performs better than a crammed one. Seriously.

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Eat a Real Breakfast

Protein, not sugar. Your brain needs fuel for 3+ hours. Eggs > energy drinks.

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Bring Backup Everything

Two pencils, two pens, two calculators if allowed. Murphy's Law is real on exam day.

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Arrive 30 Minutes Early

Find your room, use the bathroom, settle your nerves. Rushing = panic = worse performance.

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AP Chem: 5 (was scoring 3s)
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Maria S.
Now Freshman at USC
24 college credits from AP

Built-In AP Resources

Everything you need in one place

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Past FRQs

10+ years of questions

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Scoring Guidelines

Know what graders want

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Formula Sheets

What's given vs. memorized

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Exam Schedule

Full 2025 AP calendar

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