Chem or Physics self study?

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<p>Hi all, I'm trying to decide whether I should self-study chem or physics for the subject tests. I've taken honors physics as a freshmen (our school is physics first) and honors chem as a sophomore. I'm a rising senior, and i don't recall most of the information presented in either of these classes, so treating me as a new student to each, which would be easier to self study?</p>

<p>I'm a very mathematically strong student, finishing BC calc as a junior and taking 3d next year. (I know that the physics test does not include calculus but this might influence your decision)</p>

<p>Also what would be the best method to study for these tests? Be it a book, MIT ocw, etc.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I am in the same situation as you; choosing between self study chem or physics…</p>

<p>chem. i am using barrons from local library.</p>

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<p>I self-studied a lot of the Physics material after a year of honors physics and got an 800. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a better choice than chem, but it at least shows that self-studying physics is definitely doable. It has a better curve, which may make it easier for you. </p>

<p>As for preparation, I studied with Princeton Review.</p>

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<p>Physics has a wayyyyyyyyyyyyy better curve than chem.</p>

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<p>but chem is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy easier…</p>

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<p>Ya I recommend chem. There are less topics to learn and the test is generally easier.</p>

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<p>get barron and princeston</p>

<p>barron has more info, sometimes too much</p>

<p>use princeston to hone your skill</p>

<p>I took it a month after the Ap test, took two full timed pratice test and a few partial ones.</p>

<p>800 baby!</p>

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<p>I would go with Physics.</p>

<p>It has such a better curve…and less material.
There are so many different things they can ask you about Chem…
Less with Physics, I think.</p>

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<p>i just feel more confident about chem material cuz it makes more sense to me. physics is just formulas that seem to complicate things more than they explain things.</p>

<p>take whatever you feel most confident about.</p>