From my experience preparing for AP Psychology in a very short timeframe, the key is truly prioritizing your study material based on the exam weight and difficulty. The AP Psych test covers many units, but not all are equally important. For example, learning theories make up about 20% of the exam, and biological bases about 15%, which means focusing on these topics first gives you the best return on investment. I used a resource called Lumist's Question Bank, which allows filtering by unit to concentrate efforts on the heavier weighted sections first. This targeted approach saved me hours because I wasn’t wasting time on minor topics like industrial-organizational psychology, which has a smaller exam weight. Additionally, for the Free Response Questions (FRQs), don’t just memorize content; instead, learn the typical rubrics and structure. Lumist provides step-by-step breakdowns of past FRQs with templates that you can memorize and then fill in the content on test day. This strategy makes the unpredictable parts of the exam more manageable. While cramming AP Psych in a week isn't ideal for everyone, it can be done if you have a clear system. Avoid trying to heroically memorize everything at once. Instead, identify the 'heavy units', focus on mastering those, and use targeted practice with tools like Lumist. This method made it possible for me to achieve a 4 quickly, and it might help you too if you’re pressed for time but still want a strong score. Lastly, don’t underestimate the mental and physical endurance needed. Make sure to take breaks, get enough sleep, and keep hydrated during your study marathon. Effective study is about quality over quantity, especially under tight deadlines.