Is it possible to self-study comp sci and eur history?

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<p>hey, guys;</p>

<pre><code> I am considering selfstudying and taking these two subjects and chem, i don't think chem would be a big problem. but i really just know nothing about eur history and comp sci, is it possible to self-study these tests and get 5s in 5 months?
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<p>btw, can you plz recommend soome goood prep/textbooks for theese two tests?></p>

<p>any input is greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>any good chem, euro history textbooks recommended?</p>

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<p>Compsci--I think it'd be rather hard, but possible...if you are good at computers/programming related stuff</p>

<p>European History--definitely. </p>

<p>Comp sci book- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Barrons-Computer-Science-2007-2008-Examination/dp/0764134876/sr=1-2/qid=1167049357/ref=sr_1_2/002-8322514-7633653?ie=UTF8&s=books%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Barrons-Computer-Science-2007-2008-Examination/dp/0764134876/sr=1-2/qid=1167049357/ref=sr_1_2/002-8322514-7633653?ie=UTF8&s=books&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Euro history book- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cracking-European-History-2004-2005-College/dp/0375763864/sr=1-4/qid=1167049284/ref=sr_1_4/002-8322514-7633653?ie=UTF8&s=books%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Cracking-European-History-2004-2005-College/dp/0375763864/sr=1-4/qid=1167049284/ref=sr_1_4/002-8322514-7633653?ie=UTF8&s=books&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Make sure you get a Java guide as well. Compsci is possibly one of the hardest APs out there alongside Literature and Physics.</p>

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<p>yeah........thank you.........</p>

<p>but any goood textbooks needed?</p>

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<p>My AP Computer Science class uses this book
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Objects-First-Java-Practical-Introduction/dp/013197629X/sr=8-1/qid=1167229657/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-8322514-7633653?ie=UTF8&s=books%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Objects-First-Java-Practical-Introduction/dp/013197629X/sr=8-1/qid=1167229657/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-8322514-7633653?ie=UTF8&s=books&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Very pricey. Starts from the very basics and advances. Pretty fast-paced.</p>

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<p>thank you haru07</p>

<p>btw, are you taking a or ab?</p>

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<p>I'm taking A. Have too many APs to be able to take AB</p>

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<p>I'm taking AB this year - took A in my sophomore year, but it was abominably easy for an AP, so I don't think you have anything to worry about, if you're doing it. AB isn't that much more difficult. A few more data structures and a bit more in-depth knowledge in terms of the MBS, but not really a big deal.</p>

<p>Barrons is definitely the go-to book for Comp Sci, and you really don't need a textbook beyond that. If you can get even half of their multiple choice questions right, you're looking good for the real thing.</p>

<p>BUT if you have no programming background at all, 5 months would be more than just pushing it - it's really literally impossible to accomplish what needs to be accomplished within that time frame, barring dropping out to study or something. Why not self-study something easier? Psych? The Gov Pols? English even?</p>