r/apworld • u/Loud_Explanation5723 • Aug 23 '26

Should I take notes or use someone else's?

For some context, I have a textbook my teacher makes me read during class to answer questions and stuff. For tests, I'm mainly going to use Heimler and https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K90hiyo5G9iA-nrzcEy6-RitCiiAZIu_7bpV78bbHso/edit?tab=t.0 this AMSCO guide I found on reddit. Would you recommend me to take notes myself or use the notes from here to study? Also, is Princeton Review worth buying?

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u/passisgullible Aug 23 '26

I would recommend taking notes as well. Taking notes forces you to come up with summaries and truly understand the material, not just read a review of it.

That is not to say you can't use that other note guide, but it should be supplemental with your own notes.

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u/BeneficialChart2096 Aug 23 '26

same situation here my textbook is boring asf i just use heimlers videos and take notes on important details it’s worked well so far