Am I missing something?

Test Preparation AP Test Preparation
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<p>As I go through the threads, I see scores of people self studying for multiple ap tests every year. At my school, and don't get me wrong it is a very qualified school, no one does that, and I would have never learned of the concept if it were not for this website. However, why are some people self studying for multiple tests every year. Do colleges look favorably on it or rather, would I gain anything (besides the obvious "knowledge") from doing this? Or do students simply self study because the courses are not offered at their school? Comments? Opinions?</p>

<p>Also, which book is recommended for BC ONLY for the practice tests? I've got the content covered, I just want some practice (other than buying stuff from collegeboard).</p>

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<p>Don't be so sure that kids in your school do not self-study. Some may indeed do so, and just not tell for competitive reasons. It's all just a game my friend--just another tough, hard fact of life.</p>

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<p>Well said.</p>

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<p>The AP tests are a joke, but they cost a lot less than college classes.</p>

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<p>So, what? Should I be doing this if I can? What do colleges think... Can someone answer my questions?</p>

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<p>Definitely! Simply GO FOR IT! Colleges look at it w/ a really positive perspective!</p>

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<p>Hmm... I'm going to take Calc BC, USH, WH, Physics, Lang and maybe Lit, Music Theory, and maybe a few more at my school.</p>

<p>Do you think I should self study for say, Statistics (since I plan on majoring in math, some form or another) and whatever else interests me. More advice here?</p>

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<p>If you plan on majoring in math, than take statistics in school, so that you can get a legit base in it. Study all math-related classes in school, going more in depth will help you later in college when you'll be majoring in it. Self study world history or language.</p>

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<p>The statistics they test for the AP exam is not heavily centered around math.</p>

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<p>I agree, if you're good at writing, especially technical writing, it'll probably be really easy for you to self-study. There's not a lot of intuitiveness in stats, mathematically speaking. </p>

<p>Since we're talking stats, can someone explain why the formulas for inferential statistics are so symmetric yet I have no clue about their derivations?</p>

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<p>Since you have to do derivatives, I'm guessing statistics is calculus-based? Or not so much?</p>

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<p>not AP stats, although I heard somewhere that NY's education system had replaced AP stats with number theory, which would explain your questionss.</p>

<p>calc-based stats. sounds like an ugly application of an amazing tool.</p>