AP testing date/subjects

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<p>I want to do some self-study, but I want to know when AP tests are offered. I'd rather do the studying over the summer when I have more time, but if the test is only offered at the end of the school year then I might have some trouble recalling the material.</p>

<p>So basically, I'm wondering about the best time to study for APs. Over the summer or during the school year with other coursework? </p>

<p>I'd appreciate it if you could also give suggestions as to which APs tend to be easier to grasp without the actual class.</p>

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<p>APs are only offered in May, with some make-ups in June. Since that is so, I would recommend studying throughout the year, since it would be hard to remember the stuff you learned in the summer! Although you can certainly get a head start in the summer and slow it down during the school year. </p>

<p>As for self-study, the general rule of thumb is to select the subject you are best at. I also found it helpful to be in a non-AP class that dealt with the same material, just not in as much detail- I was in an Honors Global Class and took AP Euro (5).</p>

<p>So what do you like and what classes are you taking? That may narrow down into a nice AP self-study.</p>

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<p>I've never heard of make-ups in June. My make-up was in May.</p>

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<p>You are correct. All makeups are in May, except for highly unusual circumstances</p>

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<p>whoops- sorry. . .maybe my mind was thinking of SATIIs in June. . .</p>

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<p>Thanks katia.</p>

<p>I tend to do best in science and math, but I do very well in all subjects. My school has a full range of APs, but the downside is that all of them have pre-reqs (Eg. to take AP Physics, one must complete regular/honors Physics).</p>

<p>Next year, I plan on loading up on: BC Calc, AP Spanish, AP English, AP US. Those classes would be additional to the mandatory Physics class, Gym, and Lunch period. So that leaves me with two free periods.</p>

<p>With those two periods, I'm deciding between taking AP Psychology and AP Stat, or just taking AP Bio (two period long class). I was thinking if AP Psych and Stat are easy to self-study, then I can make my life a little easier by taking 5 APs instead of 6 while reaping the benefits of 7.</p>

<p>The options that I have to self-study: AP Political Science, AP Stat, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology. Others I will take because they replace required courses or they may be too hard to self-study.</p>