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Strive for a 5: The AP Exam Strategy That Won’t Be Covered in Class
Getting A’s in AP classes doesn’t guarantee a 5 on the exam. And colleges notice the gap between grades and scores…
Join us on February 24th at 6:30pm Eastern and learn:
✔ How to make sure AP effort improves your kid’s college apps
✔ What exams prioritize that high school teachers might not
✔ The top study mistakes even good students make, and how to avoid them
May feels far away. But the students who walk into exams confident? They started in February. Join us and learn why:
Why do straight-A students unexpectedly struggle to earn more than a 2 or 3 on their AP exams?
How AP teachers assess mastery and how the College Board exam does it are often very different.
Most students haven’t prepared to be tested like this before…
And when there’s a big discrepancy between grade and score, colleges are left wondering: was there grade inflation, or is something going on with this student?
That’s why we encourage students to strive for a 5 (and at least land at a 4), rather than assume it’s in the bag:
They’re putting a lot of effort into these higher level classes. We want that effort to count in their favor.
Thankfully, that doesn’t require spending every waking hour studying. It just takes smart, strategic preparation that starts months in advance.
In this masterclass, we’ll break down exactly how we do it, so your student can be one of the few who’s fully ready for what’s coming.
Join us for this panel discussion and learn:
✔ The three types of AP prep most students skip—and why all three matter for earning a 4 or 5
✔ How the College Board designs exams for each subject, and what key features are unique to AP languages, AP history, AP calc, or AP bio
✔ Where AP curricula and AP exams diverge—and what students need to practice outside of class to bridge the gap
✔ The question formats students struggle with most—FRQs, primary sources, timed essays—and why practice matters
✔ The biggest prep mistakes our tutors see (and the 8-10 week timeline that actually protects your student’s score)
PLUS: You’ll have time to ask questions about your student’s specific AP courses, study approach, and how to start preparing the right way.
WHO’S SPEAKING?
Sheila Akbar, President & CEO of Signet Education
Sheila has guided hundreds of students and families through the college admissions process, helping them figure out their strategy in a way that helps them organically stand out. She’ll be moderating this panel with Signet’s top tutors, connecting the dots between testing skills, student strengths, and big picture strategy.
Simona M, Senior Humanities Tutor
Simona brings 25 years of teaching and tutoring experience to her work with students, specializing in honors and AP English tutoring and college admissions. She holds a BA in English and Italian from UC Berkeley, an MS for Teachers-Secondary School from Pace University, an MA in International Educational Development from the Teacher’s College at Columbia University, and an Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership from Long Island University. She also has a National Board Certification for Teachers for English Language Arts.
Alberto N, Senior STEM Tutor
Alberto is one of Signet’s senior STEM tutors, having helped countless students in his 10 years of experience. With a degree from MIT in Biological Engineering and a second bachelor’s in Music Production from the Berklee College of Music, he strategically and expertly guides students through learning and preparing for AP exams in Calculus, Biology, Physics, Statistics and Computer Science. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at Tufts University.
Your kid is working hard in AP classes. Make sure their exam score reflects it.
When you see how the College Board designs these exams, you’ll think differently about how your student prepares.
This masterclass helps your kid start the right way, at the right time, so their score can validate their grades and strengthen their college applications.