National Chemistry Olympiad?

<p>Hey guys, has anyone here taken the tests? I found that I have taken an extreme liking to chemistry, and even though my knowledge of basic concepts are (very) poor right now, I hope to improve a lot. I am going take the local exam next year (and maybe even try to make it as a semi-finalist), but I will need to self-study some chemistry from maybe a college textbook perhaps? I was wondering if anyone could possibly share past experiences or give some advice. Thanks a LOT in advance!</p>