<p>Hi all! I'm trying to decide which subject tests to take in the fall. I'm already planning on taking U.S. History and Biology, but I'm trying to decide my third test. I didn't do as well as I thought on Literature, and I'd like to try out another science since the WH test is only offered in December. Do you think I'll be okay if I take the physics test without taking the class? I feel like I'm pretty decent at studying on my own. With that said, does anyone recommend any books? The only other viable option is Chemistry, but I hear the curve isn't as friendly, and AP Chemistry was hard for me (even though I pulled an A in the class). Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>bump 10char. Please help!</p>
<p>kite runner, i’m in almost the same situation as well and was wondering the same thing about the possiblity of self-studying physics. I heard the curve for physics was pretty lenient though/</p>
<p>hopefully someone responds.</p>
<p>Physics B, maybe, because it’s algebra-based, and the concepts are more intuitive.</p>
<p>Physics C, bad idea, because it’s calculus-based, and the concepts can be relatively obscure. Unless you are really good at calculus already, I really doubt you could handle doing Physics C by self-study.</p>
<p>I say this as a parent whose son just took the Physics C exam and found it very, very difficult, after having taken the class from a very good teacher with a Ph.D. in physics whose students get most of the 5’s in our state.</p>
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<p>I think the OP is talking about the SAT II rather than the AP tests. If so – I took the SAT II after a year of honors physics that only covered half the material, and with some solid studying got an 800. It’s definitely possible if you’re willing to put in the time. I used PR.</p>
<p>Oh, my! How did I miss that the OP was talking about SAT-II, not AP? And it’s right in the name of this section of the forum. Do I feel dumb!</p>
<p>Scratch my advice. Yes, you CAN ace the SAT-II in physics without taking the class, just like 112358 said.</p>
<p>Alright, cool. Thanks everybody! I think I’m going to go for it. :)</p>