Oh my god, you got a 5 on the US History test? That one was hard. Random facts are not my strong point.
I got a 2 on that one from just taking the class and looking at a few notes the night before. I really did not study like you did. That’s very intense. Did you have any extracurriculars to juggle?
But anyway, good job! Congrats!
How to pass my AP tests
How I did it: Studying and personal sacrifices. Could I go out and party with my friends every single weekend? Pssht, no. Could I sleep on school nights? No. Could I have a lunch period? Phaha, nope. It was hell.
My life consisted of a constant stream of coffee/espresso running through my veins, with 24+ hours of sleep each weekend.
Also, I knew when to take a break. The night before the US History test, I went two states away for a concert. Cramming at that point was nearly pointless - luckily I still pulled a five. Your scores are pretty much set a few weeks before the test, there's no way to go from a one to a five in a week.
When I sat down for the Human Geography test, which I didn't even take a class in, I skimmed the review book the night before. It seemed easy, but I managed to get a three only because I didn't take the time to learn what the course was about.
I studied a lot, but then again, I did have outside knowledge. That's what really allowed me to do it.
Lessons & tips: Don't give up! As long as it's possible, do it.
Resources: Countless AP review books saved me. Really.

