Self-Study APs for AP National Scholar

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<p>Yeah, I kinda slacked off studying for some of the certain tests this year, and I still would really like to be an National AP Scholar.</p>

<p>So this year, I took 4 AP classes (Junior Year): Lang, USH, Chem, and Stats.</p>

<p>I got a 3 in Lang, 3 in USH, 4 in Chem, and 4 in Stats.</p>

<p>I'm going to take 5 AP Classes next year just in my schedule.</p>

<ol>
<li>European History</li>
<li>Government</li>
<li>Calculus BC</li>
<li>Literature</li>
<li>Biology</li>
</ol>

<p>And I'm pretty confident I can get a 4 or 5 on all except Literature where I'm expecting a 3 (writing for something I do not care about is definitely not my strong point).</p>

<p>I need 8 4s though and some 5s to balance out the 3s. So I need to self-study some APs.</p>

<p>Well, over this summer, I took and am taking Art History at the local community college and I find myself to be fairly good at it. So I may just take the AP test for that class for an easy 4-5 (considering that I've been looking at past AP tests and I can get most of the questions on the released exams correct).</p>

<p>I heard that in Psychology, I just have to read the review book (Barrons) and I can easily get a 4 or 5, so I may take that as well.</p>

<p>I also heard the Human Geography is a good class to take for an easy 4 or 5.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, I see these for sure</p>

<ol>
<li>Art History</li>
<li>Psychology</li>
<li>Human Geography</li>
</ol>

<p>Can you guys recommend me anymore/have any tips for me?</p>

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<p>Honestly, I would take EnviroSci over Art History. I took 21 tests, and Art History ranks among the harder ones. </p>

<p>Although if you really want to take it I would really recommend looking at my website. I have a ton of info on it. Otherwise, I would just buy a lot of books and study hard if you really want to take it.</p>

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<p>If you are interested in not only getting a five, but also improving your general knowledge about global social and political issues, a very good test to independent study for is AP Comparative Government and Politics. It is said that is among the harder AP exams in terms of scoring and volume of material (6 countries and an intro chapter with a ton of vocab), but the Coursebook by Ethel Woods assisted me in scoring a 5 this year, along with Intro to Comparative Politics (Text, about 4$ Amazon, used, [Amazon.com:</a> Used and New: Introduction To Comparative Politics Ap Fourth Edition](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0618604499/ref=tmm_hrd_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&qid=1342395837&sr=8-5&condition=used]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0618604499/ref=tmm_hrd_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&qid=1342395837&sr=8-5&condition=used)). Especially if you are involved with Model UN, you will enjoy it.</p>

<p>It is a different test from the AP U.S. Government Test, but your course may cover both.</p>

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<p>OH! AP Comparative! You should use the Ethel wood AP Comparative book. It is the most comprehensive book you can use.</p>

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<p>@Emily556 - I am currently taking 2 Art History courses at the local community college right now, the views of the Western World which directly correlates to what is tested on the AP Exam.</p>

<p>I already have the college credit for it, I just want the 4/5 >.></p>

<p>Comparative Government intrigues me as well, I will definitely study that as well. What if I add on Environmental and Comparative Gov’t, that will complete my 10! Any suggestions for any of my classes?</p>

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<p>Well, if you think you’re up for APAH, check out my post on it on my website haha. I beyond died after taking it.</p>

<p>I did end up with a 4 though, so I guess BS does actually work.</p>

<p>And I’m sure whatever you take you’ll be successful. After 21 APs, I’ve learned that BS and persuasiveness are key to not failing your AP tests.</p>

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<p>World history is insanely easy. I crammed for 2 nights (and didn’t even need half the information) and got a 5. I only spent like 55 minutes on my FRQ as well lol. </p>

<p>Biology was hard, but I think it will be extremely easy next year. And I think psych is the easiest AP out there</p>

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<p>Be careful about Environmental during the free response part of the test. Only 8% or so earn 5s (I earned a 4). The math is basic but deals with large numbers. If you are going to do it, you can use uccp.org. I did not use it, but the AP Physics C teacher gave me the site and I am going to use it for supplemental AP U.S. History studying.</p>