AP Computer Science Self Study

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hello, here is my situation.</p>

<p>My school is not offering AP computer science this year, which is a bummer because I was really looking forward to it. My thoughts have since turned to self studying the course. I have A LOT of experience in Java, like, I just got a $250.00 check for some Java freelance work. I picked up a Barron's study guide... but I definitely do not do as well as I think I should... as in I get a 3. I can kill the free response but wither on the MC. I think this stems from having a largely informal knowledge of the subject. </p>

<p>Can someone explain to me how the whole A and AB thing works. Can you take both? Must you take one before the other?</p>

<p>How many hours am I looking at putting in so that I can target my weak areas and score a 5.</p>

<p>Thanks for any input :)</p>

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<p>U don’t need to take A before AB, AB just has a lil more stuff in the curriculum. Sounds like u could easily 5 on the AB; I took the class with my friends who knew a lil programming and they finished the material in a month practically. I slacked and copied their code and still 5’d the exam, so I say go for it.</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, I don’t think they’re going to have the AB version next year.</p>

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<p>APCS AB is already in the great AP heaven :(</p>

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<p>As of the 2010 AP Examination Testing Session, there will not be any AP Computer Science AB examinations.</p>

<p>Anyways, you still have plenty of time. Just keep studying.</p>