<p>You can self-study Geo....the test has a generous curve and I think really anybody can do well on the test (if they at least do some amount of minisule studying)</p>
<p>Is taking and studying AP Bio enough to take the SAT II for Bio?</p>
<p>I am a pretty smart student, but I like it to have teachers who explain stuff out to you. Do you think I should self-study A.P. Biology? I wan't a definte 4 or 5. </p>
<p>Just wondering why do people self-study? Do they really understand the concepts? Also how many hours a week should you study A.P. Biology if you are self-studying? </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>geddes - I'd say <em>almost</em> yes, but you should probably look at one or two sample SAT II tests. Check out the E and M sections and decide which one you're stronger with. Familiarize yourself with the test format. I also seem to remember more taxonomy on the SAT II.</p>
<p>sciencenerd - I never self-studied AP Bio and I never used Cliff's either. However, the people I've seen on CC who've self-studied it have also used the Campbell's txtbook. You might want to wait for someone w/ firsthand exp to ans your question tho.
I personally self-studied Psych and Comp Sci AB because a) for Psych, I loathed the teacher, and b) I couldn't fit those 2 classes into my schedule. Plus, I got to work at my own pace and do as much or as little work as suited me (I hate pointless busywork).</p>
<p>Can someone tell me why they self-study? Do your really learn everything that you need to know? Reply Thanks</p>
<p>Yeah, if you can understand the material without a teacher explaining. Campbell's 6th explains concepts pretty good for bio, and review books do to. If you have a question on anything, ask a bio teacher at your school.</p>
<p>What is a good text for going over Physics B (need text book not study guide)?</p>
<p>Giancoli Physics books are pretty good</p>
<p>The reason I'm self studying is cause not only did the AP counselor not want me taking AP Bio, but my mother didn't want me either. (only taking 2 AP's this year, pfft) I have somewhat of an interest in Biology-took my own notes for the chapter's- and also I got that feeling of wanting to prove the AP coordinator wrong.</p>
<p>Anyone have any first hand experience with the griffin/cliffnotes and do I need both? Also, what about study material for AP Geo (had regular Geography in 9th grade, but only learned how to make mortar rounds with tennis balls, not that I'm complaining or anything. :p)</p>
<p>sciencenerd - this may not be the case for everyone, but a lot of people I personally know who self-study either:</p>
<p>a) Do it out of defiance (annoyed at school limit on AP's, GC saying "you can't do that, hate teacher, etc.)</p>
<p>b) Do it to show off their "smarts," whether for college or for their peers. </p>
<p>c) Do it b/c they are genuinely interested in the subject and don't have time in their schedule for it.</p>
<p>I self-studied human geography by going through the barron's book, and I got a 5. The book was excellent.</p>
<p>About the barron's EA book, i couldn't plough through it because it had way too many facts and not enough "teaching" if you know what I mean. I just read the sample essays at the end of each chapter and memorized the words in the glossary (and thankfully managed a 5, i dont know how)</p>
<p>Lastly, the companion to campbell's is great for bio. My school doesnt offer AP bio, but offers half of AP bio as a full year course. i used the companion (and not the real text) to fill in the rest and did well on the test.</p>
<p>I self-studied about half of AP bio (the whole animal/plant section). As long as you have taken a year long course in Bio 1 (and remember most of it), I dont think that filling in the gaps should be too strenuous. Granted, in my inherently lazy nature I uber crammed the weekend before the test (16 hours on both days) by reviewing the material from Bio 1 and then using a review book for the animals/plants. On the test, i kinda bluffed my way through the section on the organ systems of the body (i had only the vaguest idea about what I was doing). But i still managed a five. So overall, I would (ideally) start studying about a month before the test, putting in maybe 6-9 hours a week, reviewing the basics and then going on to new material.</p>