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Study season is on for AP testing

Roya Bizhang and Ava Blau-Grinsel
May 5, 2026

Plans and advice from around campus for taking AP tests

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Dylan Elder ‘27 said, “I'm gonna study for AP exams by taking all the mock exams I can and seeing where I lack, and then studying from there. And then kind of just freeballing it. But I need to do good on my AP tests because I need them for college credits.” Photo by: Roya Bizhang
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Roya Bizhang
Roya Bizhang, Staffer
Roya Bizhang is a junior at VHS in her first year at The Cougar Press.
Ava Blau-Grinsel
Ava Blau-Grinsel, Managing Editor in Chief
Ava Blau-Grinsel is a junior at VHS in her third year at The Cougar Press. She loves music, the ocean and trying new foods.
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