<p>Is it really that hard to get an 800 in physics by self-studying, because from what I've read it seems pretty rare, but 8% get it?</p>
<p>I was planning on studying PR, Barron's, and Sparknotes, but I've never had any physics before.</p>
<p>there are no limits to studying… if you have the will power to study a lot and you do then you will get a score.</p>
<p>well, depends on the time you have and how good you are at self-studying. i would say, of course, it’s do-able.
but barron’s might be hard to understand, since u r new at physics. so try PR</p>
<p>I self-studied a lot of the material. I’ll post my score when I get it tomorrow. I think it’s manageable given the nice curve, if you’re good at figuring things out for yourself.</p>
<p>Ok the curve was definitely NOT nice this time. I was expecting 750+ (based on my practice tests) and the actual test seemed A LOT easier than those PR practice ones. Well I got a 670!!! ***…i’m doubtful that is even correct…</p>
<p>I self-studied most of it btw.</p>
<p>yeah i self studied alotTTTT but only got 720=/
physics is unpredictable
some of the stuff on the test was never in any prep book</p>
<p>yeah physics pretty much raped me even after I studied a ton (because the AP test was like the week of this test too…)</p>
<p>I got my scores today: 800 mathII 800 chem 800 latin
so my question is do you think getting a 4th 800 in physics would help the slightest bit at schools like cal tech and harvard (I actually enjoy studying for these) or would they not even look at a fourth? Thanks</p>
<p>^It might help for Cal tech, I doubt Harvard would care. Congrats on your scores!</p>
<p>I got a 790 by cramming for 2 weeks after having had a mediocre physics class, so I suppose an 800 could be possible.</p>
<p>thanks 10ch</p>