<p>hey, i plan on taking ap calc bc, ap bio, and ap english next year (senior year).</p>
<p>i really want to take ap psychology, but my school doesn't offer it. i definitely can self-study, and i have no problem doing so, but when i apply to colleges next fall/winter, am i like supposed to let them know that i'm doing that? obviously, i'd want them to know that i plan on taking another ap test, but how would that work exactly?</p>
<p>another question: i also want to take ap chemistry. i took honors chem soph year, and got around a 90 for the year. to be completely honest, i don't think i studied once, and i slacked off all year. i'd put an effort into ap chem of course, but is it worth taking? how difficult?</p>
<p>im prepping for ap chem right now. its pretty hard, but its different from say...biology. its very straightfoward but hard. sometimes it takes practice & more thinking than certain math/sciences. its good to it get right the first time - i mean like get the facts down right the first time. after a few attempts, it gets confusing (at least for me). try to read a textbook first. im using zumdahl & i HATE it.</p>
<p>i self-studied for ap bio & got a 5. its pretty interesting, don't try to cram, use barrons throughout the yr & you'll do well. i didnt practice the essays, which i definitely regret. i was so scared that id get a 4.</p>
<p>alright nice, thanks for the info... but to my other question, when you self study for a test, do you or is there a way to notify colleges you're applying to that you will be taking that test that coming may after applying</p>
<p>oh sorry im stupid i -</p>
<p>no you don't need to tell them anything b/c you took the test - you just send your scores. it wont really be for admission purposes, more for course selection purposes then.</p>