<p>Be realistic with me:</p>
<p>I’m taking honors chemistry, as my school doesn’t offer AP Chem. But I can pretty easily tell that my honors class isn’t very close to the level AP is on. Do you think I’d have success studying for the AP test and, in turn, studying for the local chem Olympiad? </p>
<p>Important: I have a study hall starting the 21st. I could devote that entire class period everyday towards studying for AP Chemistry. Would that help?</p>
<p>AP classes usually meet 3-4 times a week (mine did at least) and another day dedicated to lab. Because Honors Chem is technically first year chem, AP chem is noticably harder, so you may have to get cracking and study 6-7 days to catch up. I know that my school’s AP chem class is on chapter 13 (solutions and the like) in Chemistry: The Central Science. We got to chapter 20 last year. AP chem is mostly just reinforcing first year chem with more detail. The test is in March, though, and that’s coming up really soon. It may be best to give the chem olympiad a shot because it mostly can be done with a very thouroughly learned first year chem knowledge, but AP chem is very useful. Some basic organic knowledge is good too. So unless you are really good at self teaching, have lab access, and have lots of free time (study hall is good!) to learn AP chem, you could probably do a 40+ on the local exam, which is pretty good.</p>
<p>@Universeis42 do I know you lol?
good luck beating Sidharth, I think he got a silver medal.</p>
<p>USNCO locals are definitely not MUCH easier than AP chem… I’d say slightly more difficult. Since USNCO loves to throw tricks and random trivia questions at you.</p>
<p>Not everybody can handle AP Chem on their own. This is a hard subject.
I would guess that one needs 300-400 hours of focused work to learn AP Chem (to get an A and/or to compete in Olympiads).</p>
<p>I’m really good at the chemistry class I’m taking, but obviously it’s not on the level that AP is. </p>
<p>So would you all recommend at least trying or would it be a waste? If not the Olympiad would you recommend trying for just the AP test?</p>
<p>Try 2012 local exam. Post your result here. You will get some ideas about the type of knowledge needed. Then start reading an AP Chem book. Work hard on it and then, in a month, take the local 2011 exam. Is there an improvement?</p>
<p>Meanwhile, make sure you are registered to take the local exam in case you do want to take it in March.</p>
<p>I say go for the olympiad whatever the expected score. Are you eligible to take it next year?</p>
<p>What’s the level you need to make camp? Is having a 54/60 and 80% on the FR good enough? I’m so apprehensive about the test, hahaha.
I barely have any lab experience so I’m riding on a wing and prayer for the lab part :P.</p>
<p>If you’re asking if I’m a junior by being eligible for next year, yeah I’m a junior. But I don’t see the point since it won’t go on my college apps. That’s the only reason I’m thinking about doing it.</p>
<p>Aw man college apps?</p>
<p>I’m a senior and I want to go to the camp, and yes it won’t go on my app, but CHEMISTRY.</p>
<p>and the score really depends on the difficulty of the test that year… I know someone who got in camp one year with a 50 MC but that year was hard</p>
<p>Other years, it’s approximately mid-50 and 80’s frq
Easier years might be even higher</p>
<p>I live in CA (SF Bay Area). Do you know how many students can qualify for the second level (national exam) from each school? Is it one or two?</p>
<p>2 students</p>
<p>Hello!</p>
<p>I took AP Chemistry class last year, so my knowledge is still in adequate mode.
Right now, I have Barron’s AP Chem, Atkins Chemical Principles, and Schaum’s College Chem.</p>
<p>My plan is to study thoroughly Barron’s AP Chem prep book and Schaum’s College Chemistry with lots of released regional exams and AP practice tests to pass the 2013 Regional test. Then study Atkins and Carey for National…will this sound good?</p>
<p>Is AP Chem prep book enough to build theoretical knowledge to pass Regional Exam?</p>
<p>Has anyone’s chem teacher/proctor received the exams yet (especially anyone from MD)?</p>
<p>My local coordinator said the chem teachers should receive the exams in late January, but my teacher hasn’t received anything…</p>
<p>^ i believe they arrive in mid-Feb, and proctored in march</p>
<p>please answer my question…I need some opinions in SOS mode!!</p>
<p>ap prep books are not that useful vs. the actual book.</p>
<p>mastery or proficiency at ap book, supplemented with doing the problems in exam should get you into national round (52-55+ out of 60). atkins and that other book should work for nationals</p>
<p>How hard is it to make top 150 honors…how well do u need to do on the national exam?</p>
<p>Does anyone know exactly how to register a school for the chemistry olympiad to take the local exam?</p>
<p>^
I think the school registration is already ended…</p>
<p>By the way, are there specific topics the Chemistry Olympiad tends to focus more than others?</p>
<p>Probably the same as the AP test…AcidBase/Equillibrium/ElectroChem/Ochem all seem to be pretty big</p>