AP Language Tests?

<p>I was considering self-studying for AP French next year with a friend, since it's not offered at our school, but my French teacher tried talking us out of it by saying that it would be better to wait to take a placement exam in college, since it's cheaper and can even place you in a higher level class than taking the AP exam would--and they often make you take the placement exam, anyway. Can anyone tell me how true this is? Would self-studying for AP French really not be worth it?</p>

<p>AP French is possibly one of the hardest APs out there, even native French speakers have trouble. So good luck to you if you choose to self-study!</p>

<p>All of the language tests are really hard. It’s (normally) easier to take a placement test and test into the 300 level than getting a 4 or 5 on the ap test.</p>