<p>I already signed up for 5 APs next year: Government, AB Calc, Physics B, Spanish and Literature. However, I am planning on self-studying for a few more exams. This year I took 3 and last year I took 2 so I am not certain on how easy it is to do 8-10 exams in one year. Has anyone done this with good results?</p>
<p>Also, the exams I'm planning on self-studying for are: BC Calc, Physics C: E&M (?), Psychology, Human Geography and possibly Comparative Government. How plausible is it to self-study for all of these and get 4s or 5s?</p>
<p>The last three are definitely doable, and really don't cause much stress. Not sure about the first two, though I'd venture to say that they require a lot more focus and commitment. But hey, if you have the time, go for it. I took 7 this year and they were definitely manageable...getting into the double digits might be tough, though.</p>
<p>i cant speak for all of those tests, but i think that if u r currently studying ab calc, bc calc can probably be self studied with good results.</p>
<p>i dont recommend self studying for physics c tho...its hard enough even when u have a teacher</p>
<p>you have to take either bc or ab. i would recommend taking bc since many good schools don't give credit for ab. also, you really can't take physics b and physics b/c during the same year since the tests are at the same time.... i don't think they allow it and even if they do, you will have to go through a bunch of late testing crap. Physics B is pretty useless at top schools also. I took six AP exams this year and they drain the life out off you so I would not recommend taking so many. </p>
<p>One's to take:
Calc BC
Physics C
Spanish
English Lit</p>
<p>When you are taking these ap exams at the end of senior year, you will understand why I am telling you to take only the APs that will be actually worth sth.</p>
<p>Yes, I would recommend dropping AB for BC. And if you really want to go Physics C, don't bother taking Physics B. Human geography is simply not worth it.</p>
<p>I second sristi's recommendations. Overloading yourself on so many APs is not worth it, especially when AP scores do little or nothing for college admissions (if that's what you're doing them for).</p>
<p>BC isn't offered at my school as a course and I definitely want some background calculus so self-studying for BC is easy. Same with Physics B & C... B is offered but C isn't. </p>
<p>Also this isn't as much college admissions as being able to start ahead and save money in college. I am really thinking about a Bio or Physics major so I'd love to get introductory things out of the way.</p>
Also this isn't as much college admissions as being able to start ahead and save money in college. I am really thinking about a Bio or Physics major so I'd love to get introductory things out of the way.
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<p>If you think you're going to get that many courses worth of credit, you a sorely mistaken.</p>
<p>The five AP's you have listed for next year make up a nice, solid program, giving you a total of 10 potential AP credited courses.</p>
<p>Take the time you save by not self-studying and learn to play a musical instrument, or do volunteer work, or go for a daily walk. It will prepare you much better for either biology or physics than cramming in another 5 or so AP courses.</p>
<p>Except that I play the piano and keyboard, do sports and regularly volunteer at a soup kitchen. I really don't see your point. I was never planning on spending all my spare time doing this :/</p>
<p>In that case, since you've followed my advice so quickly, I don't see why you're asking the question. You should have a good sense of what you can and can't do.</p>
<p>All you have to do is start taking that daily walk and you're all set ;-)</p>
<p>Since you're already taking calc and physics, I imagine that the extra stretch won't be that difficult. I took Calc BC, and I know that the extra material on that test can be learned with a bit of dedication.</p>