<p>I was thinking of self-studying an AP or two during senior year, but then I was wondering what the point would be (other than to enlighten myself, of course).</p>
<p>Would the only point be to get the credit for college? I mean, there's no way that colleges would know you're self-studying, correct?</p>
<p>The only reason you would self-study a class rather than take the AP class would be if your school didn't offer the class, or your schedule is already full and you want to take a lot of APs. I don't think anyone chooses to self-study if they can take a class at their school.</p>
<p>I self-studied for the Spanish Language exam this year because my school system doesn't offer the course. I basically did it because I wanted to see if I could pass it without the course or any AP teacher. And I got a 4! =) Plus my school paid for it...so....what did I have to lose?</p>
<p>I feel validated in the fact that I'm the only person ever in my school system to have taken the AP Spanish Language exam, and that I got a 4 without an AP course or teacher. AND I'm certainly not a native speaker.</p>
<p>Yes, that would for the most part "be the point." I'm self studying 2 APs next year (also senior) mainly because I have some interest in the subjects (APES and Econ) and would like to get rid of pesky core requirements/take higher science courses in college.</p>
<p>is there any way for colleges to know that you are self studying senior year??? like any spot on the application? i know on the common app, for the 9 ap slots they provide, it says Date Taken/ To Be Taken. would you put it there and just circle "to be taken"??</p>
<p>umm...I specifically mentioned my passion for spanish in one of my college essays, stating that because of my intense interest I self-studied. =) Otherwise isn't there an "additional information" section of the common app? I suppose you could put it there if you felt strongly about it.</p>
<p>Hey when I was filling out my application online, I started to put the APs I'm gonna take my senior year, but then it wouldn't let me change pages because it said that I had to put a grade for the AP exams...but I haven't taken them yet...idk</p>