<p>I self-studied for Psychology and Music Theory, and got 4s on both.</p>
<p>However, this is compared to the other 10 AP exams I took, on which I got 5s across the board (Phys C Mech/E&M, US Hist, Euro Hist, Eng Lang, Eng Lit, Chem, Bio, BC Calc, Stat?). It requires uncommon discipline. Between the two, unless you're a musical genius, i'd say Psychology can be done fairly well. Get the textbook, read it, write down questions as you read it and ask a professional that you have access to (or online sources) for explanations. Just be thinking the whole time, and writing down questions. </p>
<p>I studied for Psych over the course of a single weekend, read most of the textbook and consulted my parents (mom with a PhD in psych, dad with a masters). I doubt the typical self-studier would have the same resources, so plan accordingly. But it can certainly be done.</p>
<p>I wouldn't recommend it for, say, European History, however. =)</p>
<p>I agree that AP Psychology is easy to self-study for. Get a decent textbook and the Princeton Review book and with self-motivation you are set. Besides, I find psychology fascinating so it wasn't too hard. </p>
<p>AP European History is also ridiculously easy to self-study for. I was in Europe for senior year so I figured, why not study Euro on my own? The information may help me better understand Italian culture (and it did). To prepare for the test itself, all I did was read the Princeton Review book summaries in the two weeks before and did a couple of practice tests.</p>
<p>I am planning on self-studying Psych, Environmental Science, and Human Geography.</p>
<p>I am also taking the AP World History test but I am taking the class for that.</p>
<p>Would anyone recommend any tips or advice for the taking of these exams my Junior year? I am taking Physics which may help the Environmental Science, and World History may help Geography a little (but I am somewhat interested in Geography anyway).</p>
<p>Are the books listed at the stickied threads the ones I should go for?</p>
<p>i think if u take the initiative it would look good on ur ap, especially because ur taking 3 in school. helepeno said dont take fluff courses and i think thats rite but i def think u should consider bio or math, since u dont want to take them in college. dont take 4 self studies cause that looks to showy too. i went with my sister ( a senior in high school) to about 10 colleges and they all said if u show initiative its worth more than the actual grade. also dont worry too much about the number of them u take, because colleges take each persons app seperately, not comparing inside or outside the high school. The only thing is that if 2 kids from the same school come, neck at neck, they will decide who comes based on exracurricular activities and the personal qualities. try to find a balance between number, grade, and having a life.</p>
<p>You know, before you create a new topic, you should definitely search the topic before hand. Remember, this forum has been around a long time, and you are definitely not the first to ask this question. All of us are happy to help, just keep in mind that you'll get your answer more efficiently if you use the search function. </p>
<p>I think you should go for it, with at least one AP. It seems you're interested in the easier to study subjects, so that's good. I'd advice taking something you're taking an honors class for, though, that way you reinforce the class outside, boosting performance in that class, and "showing initiative" at the same time. </p>
<p>If you really want to do it, then do, but if it's one of those "padding my application" things, don't.</p>
<p>Hmmm... I've had friends who worked to pad their app. I feel like padding one's app simply is a cynical way of looking at it. If one REALLY wan't interested, then they wouldn't get through it. But seriously, you have to be somewhat interested in the subject to get through the material, cynical approach or not.</p>