Questions about Self-Studying BC-Exclusive Material

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<p>I'm a junior currently taking AP Calculus AB at my school, which does not offer BC. My teacher has recommended that I self-study the additional material covered in BC and that I take the BC test in May. This would allow be to take Calculus III and Linear Algebra next year. </p>

<p>I had already intended to self-study AP Microeconomics and Macroeconomics; I also want to self-study AP Statistics. I am in AP Biology, AP Psychology, and AP Chemistry at school.</p>

<p>How feasible is it to self-study the additional BC material? What kind of time commitment should I anticipate? Is the Princeton Review book sufficient to learn the material?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>I am in the same boat, I hear Calculus, 4th Ed. by James Stewart is a good textbook. But also I am going to get [Master</a> the AP Calculus AB & BC, 2nd Edition (Peterson’s Ap Calculus)](<a href=“http://astore.amazon.com/petersonsbooks-20/images/0768924707]Master”>http://astore.amazon.com/petersonsbooks-20/images/0768924707). However I need someone to confirm whether this is a prep book or a test book. Also it would be great if someone tell me if that book is sufficient enough</p>

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<p>Probably a month or so. This gives you time to learn the material, take a few tests, and maybe even take a two week break.</p>

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<p>What are you hoping to achieve?</p>

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<p>I’m hoping for a 5, but a 4 would be acceptable.</p>

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<p>^ That wasn’t my point. Are you doing this for the test credit or because you are interested in the material?</p>

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<p>Perhaps my answer is indicative. :)</p>

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<p>like what L’Hopital said, a month or so. oh yeah, don’t forget Differential Equation if you pass the ap exam.</p>

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<p>Stewart is a great book. I used it last year in BC. They also use it in college.</p>