<p>I heard that Psychology self-studying is pretty popular and I'm considering this approach.</p>
<p>My intended major in college is Psychology. I'm going to be a senior and I originally signed up for Psychology [not AP, we don't have AP] but AP Calculus is the same period so I had to drop it for Calc.</p>
<p>I'm currently taking an Abnormal Psychology course at a community college. We're learning about personality disorders and substance abuse disorders and whatnot.</p>
<p>I'm also very loaded with AP Classes and extra curriculars; I'm going to be holding many high office positions in various clubs and organizations.</p>
<p>Is it worth it to self study for Psychology? What books do you guys recommend and what specific tips can anyone give me?</p>
<p>Note I'm not the best test taker in the world. I got a 2 in World History, 4 in US History, and 4 in English Language.</p>
<p>I’m taking the normal psychology course offered at my high school as well and self-studying AP too!</p>
<p>As for a good book, there is a thread up top which a lot of people suggested that Barron’s is the way to go for AP psychology.</p>
<p>Barron’s hands down, I used it over spring break and got a five.</p>
<p>I read Barron’s over spring break and then the night before, and I got a 5 this year. A lot of it is really intuitive and common sense, and self-studying is definitely not a problem, even with a busy schedule.</p>
<p>A friend of mine self-study AP Psychology along with taking 3 AP classes and 1 Honors and playing Varsity Tennis. He uses Princeton Review and Barrons and thought he will receive a 3 or 4. However, instead, he received a 5. (While he was studying, he saw that Barrons was a much better study-guide than Princeton Review)</p>
<p>I’m very similar to you as far as my future plans and such. I took this test with just Barron’s this year (as a junior) and I’m waiting to receive my score. I think I got a 4 or a 5, but just be sure not to just cram on the last day if you want on a 5. Some people manage it, but lots of them end up with 3s or 4s.</p>
<p>Barron;s is the clear winner on this forum. I’m taking the class and the AP next year so I will definitely appreciate on any tips for the class :)</p>
<p>AP Psychology is a joke.
Read barrons, you’re done.</p>
<p>Right now, I’m planned to take AP Psychology next year as a Junior. Everyone that I’ve come across says that Barron’s a few weeks before the test will get you a 5. I reviewed the test already and it seems that most of the questions are common sense. However, if your intended major is Psychology I would definitely take it because it probably really interests you! Good luck!</p>
<p>I self-studied Psych this year and would recommend it, especially since your major is psychology. It’s really fun material and good to study. =)</p>
<p>I used Psychology by David G. Myers as a textbook and Barron’s AP prep book as a study guide.</p>