<p>I'm planning on self-studying AP chemistry. From reading several of the posts, I have discerned that several of you have already done so. In that case, how did you fulfill the laboratory component of the program? The course description makes a big deal about the labs.</p>
<p>I already took the ap test for chemistry. I don't remember any huge emphasis on the lab. There was only one free response question pertaining to labs, but the problem could have been completed with general ap knowledge. Don't stress out too much on the lab.</p>
<p>I took the test two years ago and the "lab" FRQ was essentially a test of whether you knew your solubility rules or not. My AP class did maybe 8 labs throughout the year, but knowledge of them is not essential for the AP exam. The labs you do in an AP chem class are nothing compared to college intro chem labs (in terms of hours spent) and many colleges won't give you credit for the lab portion of the course based on AP score - they only give credit for the lecture portion.</p>
<p>Have you previously taken a chemistry course? If so, then sefl-studying should not be too hard. But if you haven't, i would discourage you from self-studying AP Chemistry because of the lab component and the sheer depth required in understanding the material.</p>
<p>i agree. my chem teacher said that one student self studied even after taking chem honors (didn't take ap) and he ended up with a 1.</p>
<p>I have already taken a GT chemistry course and have ample reference books. I can prepare for it over the summer. Thank you for your advice.</p>
<p>I don't really think it is possible to self-study AP Chemistry. It is a VERY HARD class and you really need to have a solid foundation of your concepts. I don't recommend it...</p>
<p>its weird when you say it is a hard class. At my school, the average grade was like 90%. It really depends on the teacher. Our teacher was great, and mostly everyone gets 5 and 4 on the test</p>
<p>i self studied ap chem a couple years ago and got a 5. However, I was taking regular chem simultaneously, but that didn't cover much at all. It isn't terribly difficult as long as ur motivated and u start early. I started in mid October, and read 1 chapter from the Steven Zumdahl textbook "Chemistry" every week. I read chapters 1-17. I supplemented the textbook with the ARCO prep book, which also helped me a lot. If you need any other help just pm me.</p>
<p>its so weird. just take the class. my ap class had zumdahl and we just used that book for homework problems. other than that, my teacher just gave us notes in class and everyone practically gets a 5 or 4</p>
<p>The only lab stuff is only the one FRQ, which as long as you do well on everything else, won't really matter and you can still get a five.</p>
<p>If you really want to prepare, try asking a chem teacher at school to let you look at the lab manuals they buy and look over those.</p>
<p>Without any doubt, AP Chem does worth--a lot.</p>
<p>I recommend PR if you are self-studying.</p>