AP testing can be new and scary. AP classes are for college credit with lots of work and challenges to overcome. Seniors Audrey Erickson and Rohan Enjeti share advice on doing well in their classes and earning all 5s.
“It’s not going to be super easy,” Enjeti said. “There will be work, but if you push and you work hard, then you will be able to succeed.”
He feels it’s important not to give up when the work is hard and to face the challenges ahead. Erickson agrees with Enjeti’s strategies and thinks it’s important to have good study habits.
“Make sure you fully understand the content throughout the school year,” Erickson said. “Don’t just skate through.”
AP isn’t just about the workload but also creating memories and connections.
“Me and my best friend studied for AP tests at Corner Bakery,” Erickson said. “In APUSH, I loved the teacher, [Brian Mowry], but I also thought the content was really interesting.”
Erickson had her peers and teacher help her get 5s on her tests and make it fun. Enjeti and his friends also liked to have fun when their work was done.
“In my AP Physics class, we printed out a bunch of pictures of one of my friends,” Enjeti said.
It’s important to get things done, but also remember to make memories too. AP classes aren’t easy, and it’s important to choose ones of interest.
“In AP World, it was hard not seeing a history class before,” Enjeti said. “It was completely new content.”
For Erickson, AP World was also the hardest because it was her first AP course, and AP Pre-Calc was the easiest because she loves math.
The two seniors have learned a lot and will take what they’ve learned with them as they move into the future.
“You can manage a big workload as long as you actually manage your time well,” Erickson said.
Enjeti has gained many new study and testing skills he will be using in the future. Erickson also recommends watching Heimler’s History videos to prepare for AP classes and tests.
Whether it’s looking for a way to try out harder classes or for the credit, talking to upperclassmen and teachers can make the experience a lot smoother.
“Stay on top of things,” Erickson said.
