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A Day in the Life of a Registered Nurse

To say registered nurses are busy is a bit of an understatement. But for those of us who are called to the nursing profession, each day is as reenergizing as it is tiring. While there’s really no such thing as a typical day in the eventful life of a registered nurse, here is one example […]

AP Physics: Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration

Displacement, velocity, and acceleration are three fundamental physics topics. Mastering these will give you a big head start on some of the later, more complex topics! Take a look at these objectives, notes, and practice questions to check your understanding. Describe the relationship between displacement, velocity, and acceleration Distance and displacement are related, but different Both distance […]

Strategies for Boosting Your Memory and Score

For better or worse, rote memorization may seem largely obsolete in the age of Google, but it remains an essential tool for quickly expanding your knowledge base before your Test Day and reaching a higher score. Unfortunately, trying to take in new content, especially so much of it at once, does not make for very […]

AP World History: Sample DBQ Thesis Statements

Let’s take a look at a sample AP World History DBQ question and techniques to construct a solid thesis.   You have one chance to make a good first impression. Usually, an AP World History reader can tell within the first few sentences whether or not an essay is going to be strong. A few essays can […]

AP World History Exam: Period 6 Notes (1900 C.E. to the Present)

Remember that the AP World History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP World History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and […]

AP World History Exam: Period 5 Notes (1750 to 1900 C.E.)

Remember that the AP World History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP World History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and […]

AP World History Exam: Period 4 Notes (1450 to 1750 C.E.)

Need some help studying? Check out a sample of Kaplan’s AP World History Rapid Review Live.   Remember that the AP World History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even […]

AP World History Exam: Period 3 Notes (600 to 1450 C.E.)

Remember that the AP World History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP World History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and […]

AP Calculus AB Exam Strategies

  Because the AP Calculus exam is timed, proper pacing allows someone to attempt as many questions as possible in the time allotted. Poor pacing causes students to spend too much time on some questions while leaving others untouched because they run out of time before getting a chance to attempt every problem. Using the two-pass system […]

The Week Before the AP Calculus AB Exam

  Take a full-length practice test under timed conditions. Use the techniques and strategies you’ve learned in your preparation. Approach the test strategically, actively, and confidently.  Go over the results of your practice AP Calculus AB test. Don’t worry too much about your score, or about whether you got a specific question right or wrong. […]