<p>Hey, since I cannot get into the AP program at my school (Reqs. are VERY strcit) I just learn recently (on here actually) that I am able to do Independently study my AP's which is fantastic. Now, I would obviously test at my school next year which I understand. However, what materials would I need to buy if I wanted to study like 5 or 6 AP's let's say, would I need a textbook? How does this all work? I would appreciate it if someone could clear these questions up for me.</p>
<p>Now to the question...</p>
<p>If I were to do these courses on my own, I wouldn't get any credit towards my GPA in my high school right (because I'm not taking an AP class at the school I am doing it through IS)? If I received a 4 on let's say all of my IS AP's and submitted them, that would count towards college credit I believe? Sorry to ask so many questions, I'm just a bit confused. So what do I do, pick up "How to crack the AP Biology exam" from barnes and noble and take the test next year? There has to be more to it even though I am doing it through Independent Study.</p>
<p>You are exactly right. No credit at your school, pick up a book and study. In early March, the deadline for signing up for AP classes comes. You can either go to collegeboard.com or your counseling office to sign up and pay. Take them in May.</p>
<p>Yeah but what's the deal with the books and stuff. I mean, let's say I'm taking AP literature, I would have a AP approved textbook and stuff right? Homework, tests? What about midterms and finals? OR do you not have midterms and finals, but just ONE big test in may that covers the entire thing?</p>
<p>I don't think you understand this. </p>
<p>YOU go out an learn the ALL the material BY YOURSELF. You get NO high school credit for it and the AP test will determine what credit you get in college.</p>
<p>Nope. No homework, no tests, no midterms, just one big 3 hour test in May that covers the whole thing. Most people don't have textbooks, just the Barrons or other study guides (they run about $15-$25 each at Barnes&Nobles and other stores).</p>
<p>I understand that, I just want to know if I would need any materials.</p>
<p>Your materials are whatever you think you need to score well on the AP exam.</p>
<p>Some people breeze through with just an AP review book. Others might need the actual textbook to reinforce the material. It really depends on the subject too. For psychology, you'll be golden with a review book. For calculus or any of the sciences, you'll probably need a textbook to learn the subject in detail.</p>