How Does Self-Studying Work?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I've used the search button but I didn't find the answer I was looking for. I'm pretty new to the idea of self-studying but due to a full schedule I'm considering on trying it out with some classes I really want to take. These aren't AP classes but elective courses I couldn't squeeze in such as Astronomy, Warfare in History, and possibly Latin II unless I can get a schedule change. I'll really appreciate it if someone can help answer my questions.</p>

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<li><p>How exactly does self-studying work?</p></li>
<li><p>If the class is at the school are you required to take every test given or only the main exam?</p></li>
<li><p>Does the school counselor have the right to refuse you even if you got excellent grades the year before?</p></li>
<li><p>Does it show up on the school's report card and would it count toward school credit?</p></li>
<li><p>What are the pros and cons of self-studying?</p></li>
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<p>I would say generally when people say they are “self studying _____,” is is not an official (or even unofficial) program with the school. It is just being motivated to study something outside of what is offered or they have time for, and usually it is for some AP test as that way you get recognition for the studying. </p>

<p>What you seem to be hinting at is that this is a class that is at your school that you want to take but cannot fit in your schedule. Most likely, unless you go to some sort of non-traditional school, they won’t let you do any sort of “official self study” and recommend that you just take it next year or something. So pretty much all of your question depend a lot on your school, and we cannot answer without being your guidance counselor.</p>

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<p>Okay, thank you. I knew someone who did something similar to self-studying and even got full credit for it so I got rather curious.</p>