--- title: Brains and Brawn Blog | AP Exams description: AP Exams | --- # Brains and Brawn Blog Select Category ACT AP Exams College College Counseling College Credit Financial Aid Fitness Health High School Need Based Financial Aid SAT Scholarship Study Test Prep tutoring Volunteering Posts about: ## AP Exams ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Using%20AP%20Classes%20to%20Get%20Ahead%20In%20College.png) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [How AP Classes can help you get ahead in College.](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/how-ap-classes-can-help-you-get-ahead-in-college) Mar 10, 2021 2:30:06 PM *Find out how beneficial AP scores can be when it comes to getting ahead in college credits and classes. * [Isabel Sipkema](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/isabel-sipkema) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/how-ap-classes-can-help-you-get-ahead-in-college) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/AP%20Tests%20vs%20AP%20Courses.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Need Based Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/need-based-financial-aid) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [AP Classes vs AP Scores](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/ap-classes-vs-ap-scores) Feb 5, 2021 2:48:31 PM ***A debrief on how AP Classes can affect your college application more significantly than the AP score, and distinguishing the difference between*** [Camryn Corbin](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/camryn-corbin) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/ap-classes-vs-ap-scores) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Different%20ways%20to%20Apply%20to%20College.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) [Test Prep](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/test-prep) ### [Different Ways to Apply and Applying Early](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/different-ways-to-apply-and-applying-early) Jan 27, 2021 1:47:23 PM ***All of the application deadlines can get confusing. This is why it is quintessential to know the differences between the ways in which you can apply and the benefits of applying early.*** [Katelyn Pramberger](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/katelyn-pramberger) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/different-ways-to-apply-and-applying-early) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/5%20Tips%20to%20Boost%20Your%20ACT%20Science%20Score.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [Volunteering,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/volunteering) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/financial-aid) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [5 Tips for the ACT Science Section](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/5-tips-for-the-act-science-section) Jan 25, 2021 6:26:15 PM **ACT Science is probably the most dreaded section on any standardized test. It is unlike any other section or exam that you have taken before. But with good study practices and employing a few special tactics, it can easily become the easiest for you.** ![Soleil](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) [Soleil](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/soleil) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/5-tips-for-the-act-science-section) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/How%20and%20Who%20to%20Ask%20for%20Letters%20of%20Recommendation.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [Volunteering,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/volunteering) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [Need Based Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/need-based-financial-aid) [Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/financial-aid) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN ASKING FOR TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/what-to-consider-when-asking-for-teacher-recommendations) Jan 22, 2021 1:32:00 PM ***Some tips and information that will help with the process of how to ask teachers to write recommendations for you*** [Camryn Corbin](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/camryn-corbin) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/what-to-consider-when-asking-for-teacher-recommendations) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Should%20you%20Take%20the%20SATACT%20with%20Writing%3F.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [Volunteering,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/volunteering) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [Need Based Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/need-based-financial-aid) [Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/financial-aid) [Fitness,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/fitness) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [Health,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/health) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [Should you Take the SAT/ACT with Writing?](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/should-you-take-the-sat/act-with-writing) Jan 21, 2021 7:14:48 PM *Unsure if you should take the SAT/ACT writing or not? Read this article to figure out what you should do!* [Isabel Sipkema](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/isabel-sipkema) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/should-you-take-the-sat/act-with-writing) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Timing%20Differences%20Between%20SAT%20and%20ACT.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/financial-aid) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [TIMING ON THE SAT AND ACT](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/timing-on-the-sat-and-act) Jan 19, 2021 3:25:47 PM The ACT and SAT are both *timed* standardized tests used for college admissions, so it’s really important to know how long you can afford to spend per question. Knowing the timing differences between the two tests can also be one factor you consider when choosing the right one for you. Additionally, make sure you do timed practice tests so you can work on time management and managing stress on the actual exam.    [Nandita Dey](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/nandita-dey) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/timing-on-the-sat-and-act) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Breathing%20Techniques%20for%20Test%20Anxiety.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [Volunteering,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/volunteering) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [Need Based Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/need-based-financial-aid) [Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/financial-aid) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [Health,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/health) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [Breathing Techniques for Test Anxiety](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/breathing-techniques-for-test-anxiety) Jan 15, 2021 2:30:39 PM ***A debrief on how test anxiety inhibits our performance and how breathing interventions before or during a test can recenter our focus *** [Camryn Corbin](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/camryn-corbin) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/breathing-techniques-for-test-anxiety) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/7%20Tips%20to%20Boost%20Performance%20on%20Test%20Day.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [Need Based Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/need-based-financial-aid) [Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/financial-aid) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [7 Test Day Tips](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/7-test-day-tips) Jan 14, 2021 7:33:33 PM ***Taking a test soon? Find out tips for what you should do so that you can be prepared. *** [Isabel Sipkema](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/isabel-sipkema) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/7-test-day-tips) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/3-Pronged%20Approach%20to%20College%20Applications.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [Volunteering,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/volunteering) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [Need Based Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/need-based-financial-aid) [Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/financial-aid) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [3 Pronged Approach to Schedule College Applications](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/3-pronged-approach-to-schedule-college-applications) Jan 13, 2021 4:53:14 PM ***Now that many of you are nearing the end of junior year, it is nearly time to think about college applications and how we will begin preparing for the beginning of senior year. It is extremely important to get ahead of college applications and this is why I have a 3-pronged approach to getting ahead before it is time to apply to schools. *** [Katelyn Pramberger](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/katelyn-pramberger) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/3-pronged-approach-to-schedule-college-applications)