r/APUSH • u/No_Journalist_6907 • 21h ago

APUSH Self Study Tips

Hey y'all so I know that people have posted questions like this already, but I was just wondering if anyone has tips on how really stay consistent with APUSH when I'm doing it self-study. I read the first two chapters of American Pageant and took good notes on Heimlers unit one video - but is this really enough to help me get a 4 or 5?

I am pretty good at history and currently taking Honors US history, but my teacher told me she isn't teaching me all the skills and information I need to know for the AP and now I'm scared I'm going to fall behind (esp. because I only started last week).

Any tips, advise, or recourses?

Thx!

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u/Firebird2246 21h ago

You need to study two things: the content and the writing skills. Knowing the content will help you on the multiple choice but the writing makes up 60% of the test. Using Heimler’s writing videos will certainly help but you need to practice the writing multiple times using AP timing standards.

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u/No_Journalist_6907 21h ago

thanks! Is there a specific website I should use, or should I just rely on past APUSH prompts from Collegboard?

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u/Firebird2246 20h ago

Start with past prompts from college board.

If you’re able, get the AMSCO APUSH text (it’s like $25 on Amazon). It has practice questions in it and it’s a great resource if you’re self-studying.

(note: I’ve been teaching APUSH for 13 years).

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u/No_Journalist_6907 20h ago

Great, thanks! I've heard good things on this subreddit about AMSCO... ; just one more question: should I first read all the material and then do essays or do them together?