(^10) › STEP 1. Set Up Your Study Program
STRATEGY
You’re a one-semester prep student if:
- You are always on time for appointments.
- You are willing to plan ahead to feel comfortable in stressful situations, but are OK
with skipping some details. - You feel more comfortable when you know what to expect, but a surprise or two
is good.
If you fit this profile, consider Plan B.
You’re a six-week prep student if:- You get to appointments at the last second.
- You work best under pressure and tight deadlines.
- You feel very confident with the skills and background you learned in your AP
Chemistry class. - You decided late in the year to take the exam.
- You like surprises.
If you fit this profile, consider Plan C.
Look now at Table 2.1 and the following calendars for plans A, B, and C. Choose the
plan that will best suit your particular learning style and timeline. For best results, choose
a plan and stick with it.Table 2.1 General Outline of Three Different Study Plans
PLAN A PLAN B PLAN C
Month (Full School Year) (One Semester) (Six Weeks)
September– Introduction to material Introduction to Introduction to
October and Chapter 5 material material and
Chapters 1–4
November Chapters 6–7
December Chapters 8–9
January Chapters 10–11 Chapters 5–7
February Chapters 12–13 Chapters 8–10
March Chapters 14–16 Chapters 11–14
April Chapters 17–19; Chapters 15–19; Skim Chapters 5–14;
Practice Exam 1 Practice Exam 1 all Rapid Reviews;
Practice Exam 1
May Review everything; Review everything; Skim Chapters 15–19;
Practice Exam 2 Practice Exam 2 Practice Exam 2