- You hate surprises.
If you fit this profile, consider Plan A.
You’re a One-Semester Prep Student If:- You plan a graduation party or vacation a few months in advance so that people you
invite will be likely to be available, and you can get everything you need. - You generally get to the airport in enough time to pass through security without feel-
ing hassled, and get to the gate before boarding has begun. - You are willing to plan ahead to feel comfortable in stressful situations, but are okay
with skipping some details. - You feel more comfortable when you know what to expect, but a surprise or two is cool.
- You arrive on time for appointments.
If you fit this profile, consider Plan B.
You’re a 6-week Prep Student If:- You buy your best friend a gift for his or her birthday, but you need to include a belated
card because you missed it by a couple of days. - You work best under pressure and tight deadlines.
- You feel very confident with the skills and background you’ve learned in your AP
Psychology class. - You decided late in the year to take the exam.
- Surprises energize you.
- You feel okay if you arrive 10–15 minutes late for an appointment.
If you fit this profile, consider Plan C.
Table 2.1 Three Different Study Plans for AP Psychology
Plan A: Full School Plan B: One
Month Year Semester Plan C: 6 Weeks
September Introduction; Chapters 1–4 — —
−October
November Chapters 5–7 — —
December Chapters 8–10 — —
January Chapters 11–13 Chapters 1–4 —
February Chapters 14–16 Chapters 5–10 —
March Chapters 17–18 Chapters 11–16 —
April Take Practice Exam 1; Chapters 17–18; Skim Chapters 1–13;
Review everything Take Practice Study Rapid Reviews; Answer
Exam 1 all Review Questions
May Take Practice Exam 2; Review Skim Chapters
Review as needed everything; 14–18; Study
Take Practice Rapid Reviews;
Exam 2 Answer all Review
Questions; Take Practice
Exams 1 & 210 ❯ STEP 1. Set Up Your Study Plan