What is the AP Biology Exam like?
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I took it last year and I didnt think it was bad at all. I had a really amazing teacher though and he prepared us really well; all of our exams were made up of AP questions from previous years and we would have pop essay quizzes on our readings on a regular basis.\n\nAs long as you know your stuff you should be fine. On the multiple choice, just remember that if you have no clue what the answer is, it's better to leave it blank than guess and get it wrong. They'll take points off if you get the answer wrong, if you just dont answer, you wont get any points off, but they just wont give you the points for getting it right (if that makes any sense). Only leave it blank though if you really have no clue what the answer is. If you can narrow it down to two answers and make an educated guess, do that instead.\n\nOn the essays, dont worry about making an intro and conclusion and adding a lot of fluff like that. They dont care. All they're interested is in the answer and if you've answered it completely. Get right to the point. Your essay really shouldnt be more than about a page (maybe a little longer depending on what the question is calling for, but generally a page is sufficient).\n\nOther than that, dont panic. Test scores suffer under pressure.\n\nGood luck!
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stop posting questions and start studying...this is the only way to score in biology....
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It will be somewhat tough, but if you are getting A's in your math and science classes, it won't be that bad.  However, I don't want you to think that you don't need to study.  Study really hard for it.  As for what to study the most, I really recommend that you get Barron's How to prepare for the AP Statistics.  The Barron's tests are harder than the AP test, so if you can do Barron's, you can do the AP.
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Several. Where exactly are you? I'm in Raleigh, NC. and NC State University gave me credit. I took AP Biology...made a 4 and they gave me credit :)
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everything! Particularly statistics,all forms of chemistry( organic and inorganic,biochemistry),algebra, anatomy \n and physiology, microbiology, biology, \nforeign languages,english. The entrance exam to\n apply for medical school has most of the above on\n it. It is called the MCAT(medical college admissions\n test). Typically you want to be a very well rounded student. Good luck! happy studying!
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I don't think there is anything specific you would need in high school as long as you take all the general classes like math science english with whatever electives.  It's only when you're in college do the courses really matter. High school only preps you for stuff. Regardless of whether you take bio or not, you're still gonna need college level bio, anatomy, kinesiology, organic chem, etc.  Even with advanced classes in high school you can't bypass those classes. At best you can skip like the general bio/chem but that's after you take AP classes.  In order to decide your interest, the BEST way to figure out whether you would like something or not is to volunteer. TRUST ME because it will save a lot of wasted time in college taking classes you won't want.  I spent about 2.5 years taking advanced chem/bio/physics thinking I wanted to be in the sciences to have it all go to waste. I wish I spent more time exploring different careers in high school to at least determine what I didn't like.  Picking a career is tough and only the rare few will find the things they truly love and enjoy.  GOOD LUCK!
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Since most of your test questions will require memorization, the best technique to study for biology is to write your notes at least twice on paper and write any keywords that you don't understand. \n\nWriting will allow you to see what materials have been covered . Also, looking up keywords you don't understand and writing it down will help you remember what that keyword is.\n\nOn top of that, study with a friend. Test each other. Explain all the details to each other. \nDoing this enabled myself to actually do well on a bio exam that I took last week!
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Use good test taking skills. Get a good night's rest before the exams. Eat a healthy breakfast (lunch). Go in prepared and confident. Bring the materials you need. Take your time and answer carefully.\n\nAsk your teachers/professors what will be on the exams, and what formats they will use (multiple choice, true-false, matching, short answer, essay). Study carefully. Anticipate what questions will be on the test and what you will be expected to know.\n\nGood luck!
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Here is the web site for A.P. statistics:\nhttp://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_stats.html?stats\n\ns
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Introductory biology (the science of life) usually covers the following:\n-characteristics of life\n-evolutionary biology\n-basic anatomy and physiology (organ systems, etc.)\n-classification\n-photosynthesis\n-mitosis/meiosis\n-cell structures and functions\n-genetics/Punnett squares/heredity\nThose tend to be the main topics.
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You should go to the local college bookstore and get the introductory bio textbook.  THere are tons of them out there, I don't know of any one that is better than the others.  It would help if you had a syllibus so you know what subjects will be discussed.  I wouldn't worry about it until you take the course though, you'll probably forget everything you've read if you just read the book straight through.
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MCAT tests you in 4 areas - verbal reasoning (this could include material like English language, philosophy, historym theater, anything), physical science (physics, inorganic chem), biological science (biology, biochem, organic chem), and essay-writing.\n\nMost of the questions are based on a reading (2-4 paragraphs) that they provide you on the test. Some of the questions are not based on any reading. I think the max score that you can get for each of the 3 sections (essay section isn't numerically scored) is 15, and a score of 10 on each section is considered 'good." As a rule of thumb, if your MCAT score is at least 30, you can get into a good med school (of course, you also need good grades & present yourself nicely at teh interview). Go to the AMCAS wesbite for more info. \n\nBTW, if you are planning on entering med school in the Fall of 2008, you should take MCAT in the Fall of 2007 the latest.
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Depends on you school but usually:\n\nIntergrated Physics and Chemistry, \nBiology, \nPhysics, \nChemistry,\nHealth,\nPre-Ap Biology,\nPre- Ap Chemistry,\nPre-Ap Physics,\nAp Physics,\nAp Chemistry,\nAp Biology.
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I concur. Also with the ACT, but I'm starting to believe more in it now since I got a very high score, higher than what my grades would put me as, showing I am unmotivated :D I got suckered into an AP exam and I guess it's okay if you want to pay 80$ and die slowly yet surely when the questions keep coming and coming... I liked the SAT, though, because it was based more on grammar and literature, though I don't know a use for it.
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See if you can talk to any teachers that teach 9th grade biology.  Or any students that are in 9th grade bio.  They could probably give you a good idea of what you'll be covering.  Plus, if you show that much interest in doing well in biology, the teacher you talk to will definitely take notice.
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Sorry, your question has more to be desired grammatically. Are you looking for the answers to the AP Bio Lab manual?\nhttp://members.cox.net/ccjjr59/lab1.html\nJust change the number of the lab before ".html" in the address for the lab you're at.\n\nIf this isn't what you need, repost with a question that is more clear.
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Scholastic Aptitude Test