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Bulletproof: The AP Companion
Welcome to Bulletproof, the study strategy podcast built to help you crush your AP classes and College Board exams with confidence. Hosted by master teacher Nicole Smith-Miller—M.Ed., STEM specialist, and veteran of 17+ years in education—this show arms students with the mindset, methods, and motivation to get top scores without burning out.
Each episode delivers bite-sized, actionable tips on mastering content, managing time, and building bulletproof study habits across all AP subjects—from Chemistry to U.S. History. You’ll also get insider test-taking strategies, productivity hacks, and weekly motivation to help you stay focused and fearless. Whether you're aiming for a 5 or trying to survive the school year with sanity intact, this is the secret weapon you’ve been missing.
Get ready to study smarter, not harder—and become bulletproof.
Bulletproof: The AP Companion
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🎧 Episode 2 : Commitment is the Catalyst: How to Build Your Own Luck
What if the secret to success in AP courses—and in life—isn’t just effort, but commitment? In this episode, Nicole shares a pivotal career decision she once hesitated on, and the powerful lesson it taught her about staying small vs. showing up boldly.
You’ll learn why half-commitments lead to half-results, how fear of failure keeps us stuck in what’s familiar, and why luck doesn’t just happen—it follows your full, energetic commitment. Nicole breaks down what it really means to commit to your success, how to make fear your teacher (not your master), and why your vulnerability is the key to deeper, faster learning.
If you’ve been dabbling, doubting, or holding back—this is the episode that’ll light the fire.
DM Nicole on Instagram @nicole_the_chemistry_tutor to book a free success strategy session or just say hi!
