<p>I'm thinking about self-studying two AP courses to make up for no AP's in my sophomore year.</p>
<p>Firstly, if colleges see that a student didnt take an AP course but still took an AP test and got a 4-5 on it, do they view the student as motivated? </p>
<p>Secondly, I'm taking bio this year, and just to see what its like I did the HUGE bio summer assignment. So which two are the better options.
In my school you must take a summer test to qualify for Calc AB, and then BC is offered in senior. Unfortunately, I was at a summer program during the test date. So im in calc this year, and was thinking of taking the Calc AB test?? But i;ve heard the BC test has a greater curve. </p>
<p>Is it possible to self study for the BC test and manage to get a 4-5 on it without taking AB nor finishing calc?</p>
<p>What would be an easier course to self study, AP Bio, or AP Chem?? Or would AP physics be the best option (looking at astronomy/astrophysics as a major). </p>
<p>Ap Bio is easier to self-study. Chem and Physics= LOTS OF CONCEPTS. Self Studying BC is a good idea, but don't slack off till march or may. Start ASAP. Also macro/micro economics, human geo, and psycology are easy to self study. I think colleges will notice that one took a test w/o the course, and probably will see some motivation, but it won't act as a big factor.</p>
<p>thx alot.
i probably forgot to mention this but i've taken both chemistry and physics, and as a junior am taking Bio. I think physics is out, because I plan on taking the AP course as a senior. Im taking bio this year, and took chemistry last year.
Is it still a wise idea taking bio?? </p>
<p>O, and by any chance do you know any textbooks that would help for BC?</p>
<p>I self-studied AP Human Geography, World History, and US History. None of them were particularly difficult, 5's on the first two, 4 on the latter.</p>
<p>By the way, do teachers mind if you take the AP test without taking their AP course??
They might feel that the student may get a 2-3 on the test and make me look bad ??</p>