<p>Currently I am in 9th grade, I decided to take AP macroeconomics for next semester as an elective. I have a pretty solid knowledge of economics(audited a course at emory university over the summer, have self-studied microeconomics, etc...). So my question is, let's say I score a 2 or a 3 on the exam, is it possible to retake it the following year? If so, how many times can you retake exams? Will college's see that you retake exams?...........I know I won't have an issue with macroecomics and I'm expecting I'll have a 4 or 5.......The main reason I asked the question is, if i self-studied for some of the other exams, and i took them 9th grade year and didnt do well....will i have the oppurtunity to retake the exam? </p>
<p>you can, but I wouldn't do that. Retaking an SAT and retaking an entire course are two totally different ballparks; cramming for an AP test is a big deal. Most people do not retake APs; they work hard and receive the score they deserve. I would self study an exam for the heck of it; I would make sure you can get a 4/5. But good luck with macro/micro.</p>
<p>I know you can retake an AP, but i wouldn't.... it would appear nasty on a college application that you had to retake ANY AP exam. So really prepare for the exam to ensure a 5 that every CCer would get or if you don't feel that you are prepared, cancel that test and take the exam another year.</p>
<p>AP Econ isn't bad to self-study. Grab Mankiw's principles of economics and read the macroecon chapters. I think with a basic understanding of micro and a good understanding of the aggregate supply/demand chapters in Mankiw, you should have no problem getting a 4 or a 5.</p>
<p>There is no problem with retaking an AP test. Rather few students do retakes, mostly because they get such a late start in taking AP tests, but no harm, no foul. You can take an AP test whenever you like, and retake it whenever you like. </p>