How to self-study AP Calculus BC (written by a very urgent student..)

<p>I've already registered for the AP Calculus BC exam on May. I know it's too late to obtain information, but I'm stuck. I dropped out of our school's Calculus class about one and a half month ago, because I didn't understand what the teacher was explaining. What's more, I've only studied approximately one-third of the whole BC test. I know I should have registered for the AB exam, but since I need the BC one for college, I couldn't think otherwise. And there's only one month left before the AP exams!</p>

<p>From this point, you might have grasped what I've blabbered about. Only one month left before the real thing, but I haven't even finished studying the subject. Anyone available to give some sincere advice? Please? Anyone?</p>

<p>The Calculus BC test has a very high curve as well as the AB. So if you get a book like Calculus for Dummies or something else like a tutor and study efficiently you may be able to get a 3+. Good luck.</p>

<p>Watch all the related videos by patrickJMT. He is the reason I am always about 2 weeks ahead of the class. Do go through whatever review book you get first to understand and get a good grip on the material. Then watch some videos to see how you would go about solving and manipulating problems on the test. Godspeed.</p>

<p>Thank you tma585 for the video info. Seems helpful already :)</p>

<p>fine ignore my adbvice</p>

<p>rfav32, no need to get frustrated. How can you say he isn’t taking your advice too?</p>

<p>That being said, Princepenn, try khanacademy’s calculus series. They’re very thorough and should help you get an easy 4 or 5 on the AP test. Keep in mind that the series covers more than BC, though, as it covers some vector calculus as well as multiple integrals (topics not covered by the AP test). If you’re unsure of what to watch, consult the collegeboard’s website and see what topics they test on. Good luck!</p>

<p>In addition to everything already in the thread here, I found Paul’s Online Notes ([Pauls</a> Online Notes : Calculus I](<a href=“http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcI/CalcI.aspx]Pauls”>http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcI/CalcI.aspx)) to be very useful when I was in BC. They’re very self-contained. Best of luck with the test, calc is a doozy.</p>

<p>lol kk i was jk’ing</p>

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<p>@rfav
Actually, it seems that Calc has a rather lenient curve…unless that’s what you mean by “high.”</p>

<p>Sorry rfav32, I should have thanked you too.</p>

<p>Thanks for the advice(s), everyone.</p>

<p>@garfieldliker: yeah haha lol</p>

<p>@Princepenn: NP! I should be saying sorry for being immature lol</p>