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resources for self-studying ap's
does anyone have any resources they used for self-studying ap's during the school year? i plan to take ap calc bc next year (through uc scout, mainly), but I was wondering if there were any other websites/textbooks you guys recommend?
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New comment Sep 12
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@Alli Wang sorry for the late response (not sure if you'll see this my bad); i've been working through two courses on UC Scout for the past ~month: AP Chemistry and AP Calc BC, which are both notoriously hard. as of now, i've been able to complete review + Unit 1 for both courses. I know that the earlier units are typically easier/introductory, but I've found the UC Scout resources to be helpful. It depends on the course, but typically each lesson comes with a video lesson, practice problems, and labs/quizzes/etc. There is an actual teacher that I reach out to when I have questions, and you can also set up appointments for further clarifications. However, this comes at the cost ($399 / course per semester: so around $800 for one full year). If you want to access JUST the videos (no quizzes, tests, or access to teacher help), you can get access to any course for free if you are enrolled in a CA Public School: use this link to get the code.
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I will add that often times (typically more for AP Chem than AP Calc) the practice problem sets and MCQs they give elaborate beyond the knowledge taught in the videos, so I need to consult additional resources. But, so far I have not found a problem and have been able to progress at a regular pace.
Why I don't use the Pomodoro technique
Momentum: It is very difficult to build up real momentum within each session using the pomodoro technique. You get to work for 25 minutes and then stop. You get 5 minutes and then have to start again. That break is doing nothing but killing your momentum and taking you out of focus early. You might feel like you need it, but don’t confuse willpower with fatigue. I used to use the pomodoro technique, and I genuinely felt like I need a break that often. Turns out, I just didn’t have the willpower to push though. You’re capable of focusing for hours at a time, so stopping after 25 minutes is inefficient as a lot of energy is spent just to get into focus. Depth: You can not get into the deepest states of focus possible unless you’re doing deep work. These are 60-120 minute sessions. You can go for longer, but throughout the entire day its most efficient to go for around 90 minutes at a time. I have personally done my fastest, highest quality work after the first 30 minutes. When you spend long enough on a task, your brian takes it seriously and works at a higher level. Efficiency: 5 minute breaks are not enough in my opinion. Even though you aren’t working at a high level of focus with pomodoro, you will still tire eventually. When this happens, I think you need at least 15 minutes of rest. In the early stages it just interrupts focus, but after 5/ 6 it’s not even enough. I have made far greater progress doing 90 minute sessions, and I actually enjoy my breaks because they last 30-60 minutes. It is amazing what you can accomplish in 90 minutes when you allow your mind to fully commit to a task. Consistency: Has anyone actually got a lot done with pomodoro, every single day for months in a row? I could personally never stay consistent. When you only have a 5 minute break, you’re setting yourself up for failure. It’s really hard to start again after only 5 minutes, so I found myself often taking more like 15 minute breaks. And they weren’t deserved because I barely got any work done in the 25 minutes. And a lot of the time these would turn into breaks that lasted hours. After a deep work session you can take a break for as long as you feel you need without guilt, because you know you got a huge amount done in the 90 minutes.
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New comment Jul 24
0 likes • Jul 23
interesting, i didn't think about a lot of these points. i try to use the pomodoro system, but i agree, often i just end up being productive for long 90 minute sessions and then take longer breaks as well. i would say that in general, there are a bunch of different study methods out there that appeal to different people, so just find the one that works for you. it doesn't need to be conventional or follow certain guidelines as long as you're being productive and able to accomplish your work.
Where to "Publish" Research Papers
There are several routes to "publish" a research paper. 1. Journal These are peer-reviewed publishers that will feature a set of articles in each edition or issue of their journal. Be sure to make sure the journal you publish in is not a "scam" (some organizations have low quality journals that recruit hundreds of authors each month and charge hefty article processing fees) by checking the list of predatory journals by Beall and ensuring the journal is established/at least somewhat credible. 2. Preprint There are online preprint servers such as Arxiv, Medrxiv, Biorxiv, Techrxiv, etc. that allow you to share your work before the peer review process. The point of this is to create "open science" (anyone can access article without paying) and for people to share high impact research so that others can refer to it before, let's say, a 1 year publication time. 3. Conferences There are "symposiums" and "conferences" that invite groups of researchers around a focus area to present their work. Sometimes, these conferences involve poster presentations. Other times, however, abstracts and/or papers are published through the conference. These are generally less rigorous than journals, however, there are many exceptions. In fact, in AI/ML research, certain conferences can often be more prestigious than top journals! 4. You don't This is completely okay for students! Oftentimes, your first research paper is not going to be good (my first was in 6th grade and it certainly wasn't) and shouldn't be put out online forever. Don't worry - start working on the next project :-) I hope this quick breakdown is helpful to some research newbies here!
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New comment Jul 31
0 likes • Jul 21
@Arjun Jain I would say just look for conferences/symposiums in your state or region - you can probably find a few with a quick google search. For example, one conference I've heard of is the Southern California Conference on Undergraduate Research (SCCUR), which I believe high schoolers can attend/present research at.
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@Bhavya K check out the NeurIPS conference, which has opportunities for high schoolers. Unfortunately, I think they closed submissions for this year's conference, but you can try for next year! ICML is another one that I've heard of, but it's happening right now. Other than that I would just say to be on the lookout for more conferences and apply for them next year!
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Hey, my name is Rishab. I'm a student at Harvard College studying Neuroscience. I am most interested in Neuro x AI, and do research at Massachusetts General Hospital. I started coding when I was 6-years-old, making Android apps with my elder brother. When I was 13, I created a deep learning tool for segmenting the pancreas from CT and MRI scans, and was named one of TIME's 25 Most Influential Teens and America's Top Young Scientist. During COVID, as a freshman in high school, I made a Discord bot that reached 3M users, which taught me about product design and marketing. In my junior year, I started working on ICOR, which won Regeneron's Young Scientist Award at the International Science and Engineering Fair and was my first research publication. As a freshman at harvard, I am currently building ICOR further, and have also been involved in the education space, introducing research to young students. I am the chair of the International Research Olympiad — which reached over 3,000 students in its first year, and founder of the Qurios Institute — which help teaches research to young students. The Qurios team is currently building sciencefair.io under my guidance to help cultivate youth to get involved in science research through projects. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rishab-jain-k Who's next? Share below!!!
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Hi, my name is Rishab (crazy coincidence, i know)! I'm a rising sophomore from Fremont, California. I'm interested in algorithmic fairness in machine learning. I enjoy coding side projects, taking part in hackathons, and doing research. I'm also a boy scout and love doing debate. Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin
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