Chemistry after AP

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(I know that this may not exactly match the category but this category did seem like the best to post this in)

I am a junior in high school, currently in AP chemistry, looking to participate in the 2017 Chemistry Olympiad. The exam content can be more advanced than what is being taught in AP, so I would like to acquire a textbook for the next level of chemistry above the AP curriculum.

If you passed the AP chem exam and are now taking the next level of chemistry in college, please tell me which textbook you use! If you also have any recommendations for helpful youtube channels or any other tips to supplement my learning, those are also welcome.

Of course, if you have done well in the Chemistry Olympiad and have any suggestions or study methods, please tell me about how you achieved your success!

thanks.

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If you also have a strong math background, look into the ChemWoot class through Art of Problem Solving (AoPS).

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Depending on the college and major, AP chemistry may get subject credit for 0 to 2 semesters of frosh-level general chemistry. So the next course could vary:

  • General chemistry 1 (possibly an honors or otherwise more in-depth version).
  • General chemistry 2.
  • Quantitative analysis.
  • Organic chemistry (sometimes, there are different versions for chemistry versus biology majors).
  • Inorganic chemistry.
  • Physical chemistry (may also require college-level physics and math).