Experience with self-studying for Science APs

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<p>I am toying with the idea of shooting for the Siemens AP Scholarships. You win this by doing very well on the seven "science" APs (Calc BC, AB CS, Stat, Physics C [considered as one], Chem, Bio, Enviro). </p>

<p>I've taken three so far. The thing is I'm not actually in classes for any of the other four. I'm rather foolishly considering self-studying for them. My thoughts and questions are as follows:</p>

<p>Chem. I took regular (NYS Regents) chem in 10th grade, and this year am taking Organic Chem, which covers some topics well beyond general chem. How much additional material would I need to cover on my own? What's a good book?</p>

<p>Stat. I have, um, pretty much zero experience here. But I'm good at math and have heard that Stat can be a pushover. Is this true? What's a good book?</p>

<p>Enviro. Like Stat except easier. I looked at some practice questions on the CB site and got ~90% of them. But yeah, I have no real experience. Is self-study easy? What's a good book?</p>

<p>Bio. This is the scary one. I did take regular freshman bio but have forgotten a lot of it. With some review could I break a 3? How advanced is the AP material? What's a good book? (perhaps a real textbook, not just a review book)</p>

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<p>i believe u can only receive the Siemens AP Scholarships if you have taken all seven science APs by the end of your junior year. That being said, here are some good books for the following APs if ur still interested</p>

<p>Chem - "Chemistry" by Zumdahl, supplemented with ARCO and Princeton Review</p>

<p>Stat - Just get a Princeton Review prep book and u'll be fine</p>

<p>Bio - Campbell's and Reese's Biology textbook supplemented with Cliff's Notes should pretty much guarantee you a 5.</p>

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<p>Can studying CLiffs alone give you a 5?</p>

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<p>it's not unheard of, i think people on CC have done it b4.</p>