AP History Exam Prep Course
(8 WEEKS)
AP History Exam Prep Course (In Person)
In this course, students will develop essential historical thinking and writing skills, focusing on the key techniques assessed in the AP U.S. History, AP European History, and AP World History exams. While each exam covers distinct historical content, their structure is identical, allowing students to apply the same proven study strategies across all three.
Student will learn how to interpret the specific wording of the different question types – multiple choice, short answer, document-based essay question and long-essay question – and how to most effectively demonstrate proficiency in all areas.
Topics to be covered:
Historical Thinking Skills
Contextualization, Comparison, Causation, and Continuity & Change
Analyzing primary and secondary sources
Developing and supporting a clear argument
Integrating course themes into your essays
Mastering the various question types
Course Requirement: All students must be concurrently enrolled in an AP History course. Students will be provided with practice materials appropriate to the exam for which they are preparing.
In Person
Dates: February 27th-April 24th, 2025 Age: 10th-12th Grade
Pricing: $960 (payment plan available)
Time: Thursdays, 5:00-6:30pm
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
Gwenyth J. earned a B.A. in history from Columbia University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. For over 25 years she served as a member of the Fordham University Faculty, in the Department of Communication and Media Studies, where she taught courses about the role of the media in society. After leaving the college classroom to pursue new ways of making a difference as an educator, she now works with middle and high school students to help them prepare for college, providing academic support, assistance with college application essays, and standardized test preparation.
Makeup Policy:
Please note that the structure of our group classes follows a set schedule, and we are unable to offer prorated fees or refunds for missed sessions/absences. This policy is in place to ensure consistency and fairness for all students enrolled, as the course fees cover not only the instruction time but also the preparation, materials, and resources made available to each student, regardless of attendance.
We unfortunately do not have the ability to offer a makeup session. That being said, we will gladly provide students with all the materials from the missed session (lesson presentation slides, homework, etc.) to help them stay on track and catch up with the rest of the class.
Policies & Terms
*To provide this offering at the price listed, our group class requires a minimum of 4 participants. Please be aware that we may need to either cancel the class or increase the price of the class if the minimum number of participants is not met. In the event that there is a price change, you will be given advance notification and the option to continue at the new rate or receive a refund.
By registering, you agree to Smith Street Workshop Policies & Terms. Because our classes fill up quickly, we have the following cancellation policies in place:
If you notify us a month before the class begins, you can apply for a 100% credit on your account for a future enrollment, or a 75% refund.
If you notify us up to two weeks before the class begins, you may receive a 100% credit on your account for a future registration, or 50% refund.
One week before the class begins, we cannot make adjustments or offer credits