<p>Hi, </p>
<p>I'm graduating in 2012 from an American school outside of America. This school (surprisingly) does not offer the AP system, so I am taking the IB diploma. However, I am interested in also self studying a few AP courses during my junior and senior year. </p>
<p>I manage my time extremely efficiently, and I am willing to sacrifice a significant portion of my social life. With this in mind, would it be possible for me to self study: AP U.S. Gov, AP Statistics, AP French, AP US History?</p>
<p>I will have to study French and US History anyway as I plan to take them for my SAT subject tests. I will also be taking French SL, which should provide me with a little help in terms of studying for AP French. </p>
<p>I understand it might be stupid of me to opt out of taking some of the easier APs like Psychology. But, I'm taking Psych HL in the IB system, so I don't see the point in doing both as they both will give me college credit.</p>
<p>AP US Gov and Stats are easy.
APUSH is just a pain and a lot of memorization. It’s possible but might not be worth it. Have you taken a US History class?</p>
<p>French will be your hardest one, but it is definitely doable with the combination of IB French. You might be able to find prep online for this too. However, I am not too familiar with the IB system- what is the difference between taking IB and AP French? What is the point of doing both?</p>
<p>Thanks for your speedy reply. I have taken a US history class for my sophomore year, reading a Barron’s book I purchased, it seems that I’ve studied some of the content which might make it easier. </p>
<p>Well, the IB system works in a way that generally you take 3-4 HLs and 2-3 SLs and for each course you get a grade from 1-7 (7 being the best, 1 being the worst). However, even if you score a 7 in a SL course, you do not get college credit. Only HL courses could possibly yield you college credit. Atleast this is the case for the colleges I have looked at. This is why I want to take AP French.</p>
<p>If you can carry on a good conversation in French, take the AP. Just make sure you feel comfortable with speaking, reading, and writing, and you’ll be fine. There’s not really any extra studying to do if you’re somewhat proficient.</p>
<p>Perfect. Also, does anyone know if I study these Barron books profusely if I should still try and find an online course of some sort or that is unnecessary.</p>
<p>If it is necessary, any tips on some good online courses?</p>