Don't Bomb the AP History Exam
Episode 41 of the AP History Help podcast, hosted by Wendy Wawrzyniak, titled "Don't Bomb the AP History Exam" was published on May 5, 2025 and runs 18 minutes.
May 5, 2025 ·18m · AP History Help
Episode Description
Get ready to crush your AP History exam with this ultimate final prep episode of the AP History Help Podcast! Whether you're taking APUSH, AP World, or AP Euro, Wendy shares last-minute study strategies, test-day tips, and confidence boosters to help you succeed on the 2024 digital AP History exams. Learn how to prioritize content, master historical thinking skills, reduce test anxiety, and avoid common mistakes. Plus, don't miss a fun "Wendy Teaches History" fact that connects U.S. and World History in a surprising way. This is your go-to AP exam survival guide!
APHistoryHelp List of episodes
1- Why take AP History and What to expect
2- Be prepared for your AP History course.
3- Notetaking in the AP History course
4- Review books
5- Online video options
6- Is it about the test or the class?
7- Acronyms
8- MCQ Strategies
9- SAQ Strategies
10- DBQ rubric
11- LEQ rubric
12- Contextualizing
13- Thesis Statement
14- Document summary vs. support 15- Analysis/sourcing
16- Complexity – the unicorn isn't usually worth the effort
17- The LEQ – as compared to the DBQ rubric
18- Historical thinking skills- change and continuity
19- Historical thinking skills – causation
20- Historical thinking skills – comparison