<p>Hello all! I'm a less intense CCer and am quite new to this, though the SAT threads and AP book threads have been a lifesaver. I was hoping I could get some advice from those who are more experienced with APs.</p>
<p>This year, I'm in junior year of the IB program at my school. I'm taking BC, Chem, IB English, IB History, IB Physics, and IB/AP Spanish at school right now. I also plan on taking the AP exams for BC, Chem, Spanish, Lang, Physics B, Euro, Microecon, Macroecon, Psych, Enviro, Human Geo, Stat, Bio, Comp Gov, and World. During the summer, I read through only the prep books for these courses during my spare time at my job. I'm trying to finish self studying Comp Sci A and Physics C by the end of this semester.</p>
<p>So, I wanted to ask CCers if it would be unwise to take so many tests this year during the toughest year of IB. Also, even though it's logistically possible, would it be advisable to study for so many consecutive tests?</p>
<p>My counselors at school have been mostly discouraging, and I was wondering if CCers would concur or provide some new insight. Thanks so much, everyone! I really appreciate it.</p>
<p>You have to know your self best. The fact that you want to take these tests shows that you are focused and could handle the work. The tests shouldn’t be a problem. It is studying for the test. Once you have all the material down, you do not have to worry that much. You may have to take make-up exams though for AP. IB exams often fall during the same time and are harder to move. With more space in between AP exams, you will have more room for last minute studying. Also, look at the AP schedule. Pick the tests with the most priority and see if you will have a day without an exam before. It could be tricky if you have 4 tests in a row, all of which require your time. Whatever you choose, good luck!</p>
<p>Well, normally I’d discourage self-studying like 8 APs (though hypocritical since I plan on taking like 4). But since you took the IB classes, which are usually challenging like the AP courses, I guess it’d be worth it to attempt. Though, I warn, you should be following through EVERYTHING you learn in your IB courses with a decent suggested study guide for the subject. That way, you can find small facts here and there as well as tips on essays and such that normally wouldn’t be taught in IB. </p>
<p>Then again, a fair number of people self study AP Chem, Micro/Macroecon., Psych, HG, and World. I’m sure since chem, econ., and (kind of) world are complimented by your respective IB’s, you’ll be in good standing (psych and HG aren’t hard to self study at all anyway).</p>
<p>Just realize that you’ll be bogged down all year long =D</p>
<p>Just a little comment … you think you’re a LESS INTENSE ccer?! </p>
<p>wow.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the advice, guys! I really appreciate it. I agree, I think that this will be a challenge but I’m mostly prepared for it already. I think I’ll spend the year reviewing the harder APs, or learning them using school texts and Edline (a handy URL manipulation trick can allow you to access the documents on any teacher’s page in your school). 
I charted out the tests, and I think I can take all of them if I do late testing, so I should be fine in that regard - except I will be taking one or two tests a day… Yikes!</p>
<p>I guess I’m not a “less intense” person, but in terms of forum posts, I’m not very active - I guess you could say I don’t have time! XD</p>
<p>Trust me; last year I took seven IB classes, and took four AP’s. Other than AP Spanish Language (which was a bomb for everyone who took it), I got 4’s on World, Lang, and Psychology.</p>
<p>You’ll do fine : ) You seem really dedicated.</p>
<p>Thanks! I don’t seem to be having trouble with most of them - physics is a bit difficult to handle as well as Spanish, though. But I hear those are always tough. I guess I’ll spend my day off tomorrow studying.
If I say playing WoW, everyone’s going to judge. xD
Not a good combination.</p>