Possibility of self-studying AP Chinese and passing

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<p>I speak fluent mandarin and use it on a daily basis. I speak to my parents only in mandarin (though it might be a little "casual"). </p>

<p>However, I'm illiterate when it comes to reading/writing Chinese. I can recognize a few characters here and there but that's about it.</p>

<p>Do you guys think it's possible for me to prepare for the AP Chinese test by myself and get a 3? I want to satisfy the foreign language requirement for college.</p>

<p>If so, what prep book or textbook should I get?</p>

<p>oh I also took a basic course for chinese in the local community college (didn't help much) and took Chinese lessons as a kid (forgot most of what I learned)...So i know basics and pinyin</p>

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<p>While there isn’t a released curve, the pass rates for non-native speakers is about 85%. So, with fluency in speaking and listening (I’m assuming you can understand spoken Chinese) and a few months of preparation for reading/writing/culture, you should be OK.</p>