While most students are winding down and getting ready to sleep, some students are still staring at their computer screens, trying to understand complex subjects as the clock is ticking and  AP exams are approaching. The stress of AP exams can take a  heavy toll on students and makes them wonder if their efforts will be enough.

Art Dillman said, “I’m very stressed because I’m not studying.” When asked why he isn’t studying, he said, “Well, I have like a month, so I will start later.” Some students are getting stressed but procrastinating, while others are feeling good.

Ben Andrea said, “I’m not stressed and I’m not studying.” Ben was very vocal about not being too stressed out by the AP exam. He thinks that he will do fine because he has done well in the AP class so far.

Although some students aren’t studying, Lucas Bosmans, an AP student, is working very hard cramming his brain with information that will help him on the test. He says “I’m currently engaged in the intellectual pursuit of excess knowledge for my Advanced Placement examination.” Bosmans is very confident in his abilities because he has worked very hard on his studying.

In conclusion, the different reactions of AP students to the climbing pressure of their upcoming exams paint a picture of a complex academic landscape where stress and readiness coexist in contrasting forms. Some, like Art Dillman and Ben Andrea, exhibit a dismissive or procrastinatory attitude, not quite seeing the full potential for disaster of last-minute studying, while other students like Lucas Bosmans embrace their studies with a lot of determination. This wide spectrum of opinions not only shows the individuality of academic stress for each person, but also serves as a reminder that effective preparation, either gradual or intense, is the key to overcoming the challenges brought by AP exams.