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APUSH test coming up in a week? Although waiting until the last minute to start an APUSH final review is not recommended, there are still valuable studying strategies you can practice prior to testing. Our tips will help you review for APUSH even if you only have 7 days to prepare.
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\nWith only 7 days left until testing, make the most of your APUSH final review. This means staying focused, and streamlining your studying to make the most of what time you have left. Remember: you aren\u2019t learning new information, just reviewing content and key concepts taught throughout your APUSH course.<\/p>\n

APUSH Final Review: Getting Started<\/h2>\n

As you only have one week to prepare, don\u2019t let tiny historical details bog you down. Instead, focus your APUSH final review on the trends and big ideas that show up as recurring themes throughout history.<\/p>\n

Create a checklist of major APUSH themes<\/h3>\n

Khan Academy provides an AP US History study sheet<\/a> that covers all 7 historical themes for each of the APUSH 9 time periods. Your study sheet will help guide your final review, ensuring that you cover all material that could possibly show up on the exam. Use your checklist to actively monitor your progress and gauge your level of preparedness for your upcoming exam.
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\nFor a complete course overview of the APUSH exam (including themes, time periods, testing guidelines) read AP College Board\u2019s course description<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Visit YouTube for video overviews of APUSH information<\/h3>\n

Start with videos from Gilder Lehrman<\/a>, Adam Norris<\/a> or search for your favorite. Although the videos are only 7-10 minutes long, they comment on the main ideas found in each APUSH time period. As you watch, ask yourself: do I know the concepts covered in each of these videos? Do I recognize the terminology, vocabulary and main ideas? What content am I missing? <\/p>\n

Make a study schedule<\/h5>\n

If you have a total of 7 days before your exam, aim to spend 5 days of more intense review, then 1 day of overall review. Save the last day for mental relaxation. You want to be rested and ready to take your test the following day!
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\nEach historical time period makes up a different percentage of the overall AP exam. Notice that Periods 1 and 9 each only represent 5% of the exam, while Periods 6-8 make up a combined 45% of the exam.
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\nAdjust your study time accordingly. A suggested outline is below. Although studying time periods out of order may be chronologically difficult, with only 7 days until your exam, it makes the most efficient use of your time.
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