Hi all, studying for the AP Bio final and I wanted to get all the practice I can. Where can I find past exams for AP Biology? Are there any resources that you guys found particularly helpful?
In terms of official materials, CollegeBoard, which oversees all AP exams, does provide released exams for AP Biology. They're not just past exams, but they're specifically chosen by the CollegeBoard to be a good representation of the material covered and the difficulty of the test.
You can find these on the AP Biology Exam page of the CollegeBoard website. There you'll find practice questions, old free-response questions, scoring guidelines, and samples of student responses.
Do keep in mind that AP exams are revised every few years, so some older free-response questions might not be relevant anymore.
You can also use resources like Khan Academy, which has a large collection of AP Biology practice questions and materials.
Some recommend purchasing an AP Biology prep book as well. These books often come with practice tests and answer keys. Books from Barron's and the Princeton Review are often rated highly among students.
Just remember to aim for understanding the concepts and not just memorization. AP exams, especially in science, are designed more to test your understanding of the material rather than rote memorization. Good luck!
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