It is a common trend that students seeking to challenge themselves through academic rigor take Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Although AP tests are taken in the Spring, College Board did not release scores until July. 

Read on to hear about what last season’s AP test takers thought they would receive on their test, what they actually ended up receiving, and a few words of wisdom they would leave any students planning to take that course this school year.

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Emily Clausen, AP United States History, Predicted Score: 4 Score Received: 5 “Do all your work on time because it’s a really easy A if you turn things in. Also start studying early and watch Heimler.”