<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>How much does it cost, generally, to self-study an AP?
And how long does it generally take?</p>
<p>Alright, I need a little be of advice. I go to a private prep school and all the classes are very rigorous. I struggle to maintain A’s in all of my classes. Here is my current course-load next year (Junior year):</p>
<p>AP English Language
AP US History
Honors Precal
Biology I
Computer Programming and Engineering
Astronomy
Painting</p>
<p>All of the AP classes and then Honors Precal and Astronomy are notoriously difficult at my school. Biology and Programming ought to be simple enough and Painting will be eazy.</p>
<p>My question is, do you think I have enough time to self-study another AP? I was thinking about studying another one, but I’m not sure if I will have the time. Maybe Psychology, US Government, or Enviromental? I was thinking that maybe AP US Gov would be easier since I am also taking AP USH? I heard that Pschology is extremely easy and interesting to boot. What do you guys think?</p>
<p>agj, check the thread below. It should answer any questions you may have about self-studying. </p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/ap-tests-preparation/369861-self-studying-aps-improving-your-app.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/ap-tests-preparation/369861-self-studying-aps-improving-your-app.html</a></p>
<p>Stormtrooper30,</p>
<p>APUSH is really boring unless you have a good teacher (I did!). She made us do tons of projects every week and like a speech every now and then. I recommend not taking AP US Gov unless you really like history or you have enough time on your hands. I’m taking AP US Gov next year and its pretty much public policy, elections, PACs, and how the government functions and stuff. APUSH doesn’t necessary go through all of that but it sometimes is helpful for AP US Gov in case they ask you about key court cases like Marbury v. Madison, Miranda v. Arizona, etc…
For AP Psych, I think you can handle that. I took regular Psych last year and I think I did pretty well on the Psych Exam. As long as you have PR or Barron’s for Psych you’re pretty much set. I’m taking APES next year and I heard it was pretty easy. If you have time on your hands, you should probably consider taking it. Try not to push it if you think you already have enough to do though.
If you ever consider taking AP Stats, make sure you don’t make the mistake I did in thinking that Pre Cal will help you in it because even though both classes are math classes they do not relate to each other at all! (supposedly…)</p>
<p>I plan on taking up to seven AP tests next year (up to! probably fewer)
Six self-studied.
AP Calculus A/B or B/C not sure yet. (I have a class for this).
AP Human Geography.
AP Macroeconomics.
AP French Language
AP Chinese Language
AP Environmental Science
AP English Language
I have the Barron’s for APES and Five Steps for Macro, anyone have good reviewbook suggestions for the others?</p>
<p>HonorsCentaur, I’m using Barron’s for AP Human Geography. Also, AP English Language is a tough AP to actually “study” for. Either way, the only prep book out there that i’ve heard is good is Cliffs.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice Henryclay. I think I may try to study for Pschology. I’ll wait and see how the first part of the school year goes.</p>
<p>Is my schedule managable? I’m an incoming Junior:</p>
<p>Junior year:
AP English Lang
AP Spanish Lang
AP US History
AP Calc AB
AP Psych (self)
AP Human Geo (self)
AP Stats (self) (maybe)</p>
<p>Senior year:
AP English Lit
AP US Gov
AP Comp Gov (self)
AP Macro
AP Micro (self)
AP Calc BC
AP Physics B
AP Physics C (self)</p>
<p>I have a few questions:
Should I take Calc BC junior year and just retake it as a senior if the BC part isn’t good enough? Is Physics C just an extension of B? Also, I’ve heard that APES is really easy. Is it easy enough to learn quickly?</p>
<p>Yes, it’s manageable. Especially with the ones you plan to self-study, they won’t be hard. For your extra questions:
Stick with AB because then you are almost guaranteed to do well on BC the next year.
Physics C involves Calculus and is more in depth than Physics B in the areas of Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism.
APES is not something to learn quickly. It is still a science test and therefore is not the easiest test in the world. Environmental Science concepts are definitely more simplistic than Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, but you still must work for a good score. It is not something to learn 2 weeks before the test. It is a very broad area and can cover a lot of material. If you don’t think you can devote some time to it, then don’t do it.</p>
<p>Thanks. I decided to pursue to Stats instead APES but was wondering if I could squeeze APES in… now I won’t (unless my school offers it my senior year, which they said they might). Stats should be a lot easier, as it’s a more simple area of math (pretty much formulas, right?) and I’m good at math anyway.</p>
<p>We have a Calculus AB class
and I’m DEFINITELY taking it but I was wondering how much harder the BC test would be??
could I self study a little with the AB material and then take the BC? haha or would it be a good idea if I just took the AB test?</p>
<p>Rising junior. The best I can take in school is AP Calculus AB, APUSH, and AP English Language. So I’m self-studying:</p>
<p>AP European History
AP US Government & Politics
AP Physics B
AP Comparative Government & Politics or AP Human Geography (we’ll see)
AP Psychology</p>
<p>I want to take the BC exam for AP Calc, but I’m only decent at math, not great at it. So I’m not sure if that’s a good idea…</p>
<p>Upcoming Senior</p>
<p>TAKING:
AP Lit
AP Euro</p>
<p>SELF STUDYING:
AP US
AP Human Geo </p>
<p>ANnyone have awesome trustworthy sites especially for Human Geo? Outlines? Text or Prep Book Suggestion?</p>
<p>I’m a homeschooled student and so probably self-studying for all of these. I’m definitely taking:</p>
<p>AP US History
AP Chinese Language and Culture
AP English Language</p>
<p>and possibly taking:</p>
<p>AP European History/AP Psychology (the former is more of a “core” subject, but I’m leaning towards the latter, because the subject really interests me.)</p>
<p>Good luck, everyone! :)</p>
<p>My school district has a rule that students can only take AP exams senior year. So my AP schedule next year’ll be:
-AP Bio
-AP Calc BC
-AP Chem
-AP Phys
-AP English
-AP Human Geo. (self)
-AP World Hist and Euro Hist and U.S Hist (self)
-AP Art Hist (self)
-AP Psych (self)</p>
<p>My school has a program were they give you grades for the subjects you self study because they test you every week and also give you a pacing chart.
Do you guys think it’s manageble or overkill?</p>
<p>@Lain:</p>
<p>I think it’s’ manageable if you start early. But the history part… ehh… WH/EH/USH all at the same time?.. Good luck with that one but what a strange policy :/</p>
<p>MrWheezy (cool username btw),
It’s a strange policy to me and to everyone else in the states…but I currently live in a third world country that has rules that sometimes make my eyes bleed.
Oh and I’ve already taken courses in all three history AP’s so I’m not too worried.</p>
<p>Thanks haha,</p>
<p>and ahhh I see, if you already took them then that’s not a problem. Just a quick review a month or two before the test should be fine.</p>
<p>I’m seriously considering self studying for Comparative Government and Politics. Having a life is boring anyways. 
Should I get a textbook, or just the review book by Ethel Wood?</p>
<p>Kram,
Just get the Ethel Wood review book. I have a friend who used that (and that alone) and got a 5.
Good Luck:)</p>