<p>I'm thinking of self-studying AP Chem since it's not offered at my school. Right now I'm in Chem I and I really like it, it's my favorite class. I'll be enrolled in a seperate class away from the school, and I'll have a tutor. Is this what self-studying is about? Or is it when people take the book and sit down everyday for an hour and completely learn on their own?</p>
<p>yes u can do it
but it will be VERY hard</p>
<p>it's hard already as it is, but it's psosible
i self studied regular chemistry (but that's a lot different)</p>
<p>Yeah I know it's hard..but I thought it would be easier since I'd have an online tutor to ask if I need any help? Should I just not even consider now?</p>
<p>Yes, it's do-able. They have the class at my school. I can't give a fair opinion based on grades, because the teacher gives the top 50% A's, and I think he grades ...implausibly easy. (I'm not sure this means it's extremely hard, because his theory is that if you try, you deserve to give college a shot) I self studied some chemistry. It went alright. I didn't excel in the class. But I had no tutor.</p>
<p>I hear some of the math is weird. Some of my freidns say it's impossible, but they're not the interested in science types.... but I know this one guy....he really did well in regular chemistry, considered majoring in it because he was interested, he got a 100% on his final, and HE SAYS that the class is easy. You'll be fine, I reccomend you take it, because you say you really like chem.</p>
<p>(the other ones just wanted to look nice to colleges. I don't really get why it helps if you're interested in chemistry, because this doesn't necessarily mean you're good at it, but it seemed to help for this class.)</p>
<p>"I'll be enrolled in a seperate class away from the school, and I'll have a tutor. Is this what self-studying is about? Or is it when people take the book and sit down everyday for an hour and completely learn on their own?"</p>
<p>When people say they've "self-studied" a subject, the majority mean the latter (when they take the book and completely learn on their own.) You won't be self-studying if you're completely enrolled in an outside class--with a tutor to boot!</p>
<p>how much does your tutor charge? I'm interested in getting one for chem also.</p>
<p>Tutoring is way too expensive (look, i am spelling everything, rather than using abbreviations :))</p>
<p>lol it's an online class & an online tutor. Some people can get tutors from high school chem teachers who aren't too busy after school..that's how I got my math tutor who has a Ph.D in math. And our school only offers 8 APs, and this is really the only class I was interested to do on my own. The class won't start till August...so..I still have some time to think about it. Thanks for the help to everyone who posted. :)</p>
<p>Another question: Could I still do this without practicing labs?</p>
<p>saraoh, why are all of your posts green?</p>
<p>Saraoh ~ What grade are you in now? It sounds like you are considering an outside-school study program for AP Chem next year. Is that right?</p>
<p>If that is right, and you have already had a year of high school chemistry, then I think your plan is very achievable. In my view the AP Chemistry test is one of the hardest, but you can definitely get a 5 with steady effort.</p>
<p>she's a sophomore right?</p>
<p>It's quite possibly the hardest AP class in almost every school, hands down. You will work very, very hard, especially to do well on the ap test. Labs are such a huge part of ap chem at my school, but many people have self-studied here on cc without them.</p>
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<p>[color="#006900"]Reasonable dad & celebrian..you're right. I'm a sophomore and I want to study AP chem through a Johns Hopkins program online. I did it before with Alg II, English, and Alg I and it was successful. They prepared me well. But since this is online, I only have the book, the online tutorials, and the tutor who I can contact through email. The course ends on 4/28..barely before the AP exam. And it's 6 months long. So, yes, I would have to apply steady effort to make it. I'll be taking 3 other science classes next year, including Chemistry II, but I think I can do it if I'm motivated. But if this seems like too much work in one year, anyone please tell me now so I don't make a huge mistake. I can wait and take the course in my senior year after Chem II, there's no rush.</p>
<p>And if the labs are really important..I don't HAVE to take this. I can always wait till college. Thank you all again for the tips =)</p>
<p>I've taken AP Chem in school, and the labs are pretty important for the exam. However, looking at the CTY syllabus, it looks like they do a decent job covering the labs through the "CIA Demonstrations". You won't have actually done the experiments, but you should learn the concepts behind them and the procedures required. The online "labs" plus a review of the Experimental sections from review books should be enough for the exam. If you're motivated and you put the time into the program, you should be able to get a 5 on the exam next May.</p>
<p>" I'll be taking 3 other science classes next year, including Chemistry II"
What exactly is Chem II at your school, because at most schools, Chem II is the same as Chem AP?</p>
<p>with 3 other science classes? that sounds like a lot of work, maybe more than is possible.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice tanman. I guess Chemistry II is a less advanced class than AP chem..and I guess it goes a lot slower since it's not rushing to cover topics on the AP chem test. But it's the highest chem class we have, so I'm taking it.</p>
<p>Yeah..people told me that..and I'm afraid it might be too much work. So that's why I'm debating AP chem now. The other classes I'm up for besides Chem II are AP Bio & Anatomy/Physiology Gov. School. =</p>
<p>I'm taking 2 at the same time (ap bio and reg. chemistry) and I'll do it again next year (ap chem and ap physics) and this year has been a lot of work to do both- is it possible you could do this your senior year instead?</p>