<p>Hi guys,
I am taking AP Calculus AB and AP euro right now as a sophomore. I am thinking about self-studying AP Chem, so is there any good webs or something that I can turn to? Also, I consider AP calculus AB is an easy class; therefore, is it possible for me to self-study AP Calculus BC? Is BC class much harder that AB? In addition, I am wondering whether AP Physics C will be my third choice because I haven't taken AP Physics B before. I heard ap Physics c is a beast, but I do like physics and have already known a lot of concepts about Physics; therefore, what do you guys think??<br>
Cordial</p>
<p>Unless you’ve taken Chemistry at at least an Honors level, don’t self-study it. Even then, I still wouldn’t recommend it. If Calculus is your thing then self-study BC but it is MUCH harder than AB. And self-studying Physics C is absurd, especially without a background in B.</p>
<p>Self studying for BC Calc and Chem is probably doable assuming you are strong in chem/math.</p>
<p>Self studying for Physics C is almost absurd. I would try B, but that would still be a challenge – assuming you are already self-studying for two other AP’s on top of your regular high school curriculum.</p>
<p>Good luck. If you know your academic capabilities and think that you can handle it, go for it. Just be aware that you will most likely be working your a$$ off.</p>
<p>Well, our school don’t offer AP Physics B though .</p>
<p>You probably could get a 5 on the calculus BC test after taking calculus AB. I took AB in 10th grade as well and did not find anything I learned in BC to be more significant to to the test than what I learned in AB. I completely skipped taylor series, for example, and still managed a 5.</p>
<p>Chem- doable if you took honors chem, and studied hard enough. </p>
<p>calc bc - doable if you were really good in AB and are really diligent in studying, but otherwise… :(</p>
<p>physics C - no chance, unless you’re a physics prodigy on the newtonian level. </p>
<p>ok, maybe not that bad, but still a bad idea nevertheless.</p>
<p>BC isn’t really that hard. If you’re somewhat proficient at math (and calculus), you should be fine. Just make sure you have derivatives and integrals down pat. The only new stuff is integration by parts, polar coordinates (maybe), parametrics, and series stuff.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t recommend Chem, but that completely depends on your strength in the subject and how disciplined you are in actually doing the work yourself. It’s probably doable. Use workbooks like… Barron’s. (I actually don’t remember which one I found useful, but I’m sure there are some threads about the best books for it)</p>
<p>I self-studied BC last year after I took AB the year before. Half of it is AB material, so it’s not that bad. Though I’m not sure how it’d be if you’re doing BC stuff while still learning AB stuff, y’know?</p>
<p>And… I’m self-studying Physics C this year. Haha. I didn’t know about how it’s apparently one of the hardest to self-study. It’s tough, but I’m getting some guidance from the regular Physics teacher, so it’s not that bad. If you do decide to self-study it, I’d recommend getting the Princeton Review book for it.</p>
<p>Hope this helps! (:</p>
<p>Thanks guys. I am wondering what will you learn in Physics C though ??? A lot of things about Newton??? Is it really really horrible??? I am kinda discouraged right now.</p>
<p>Isn’t AP Physics C just the Calculus version of Mechanics? I haven’t taken the AP exam personally, but I’m in General Physics (calc-based). I haven’t used any calculus. Not terribly complicated if you’re good at solving word problems.</p>
<p>Physics B covers the Newtonian physics (momentum, gravity, etc.). Physics C is mostly energy physics which is much more complicated. That’s at least how my physics honors teacher explained it to me last month.</p>
<p>^not correct.</p>
<p>Physics B = Easier math, no calculus, but more broad concepts (such as: optics, thermodynamics, waves, etc…). This is better if you’re planning to take the SAT II Physics.</p>
<p>Physics C = harder math, calculus involved, but narrow concepts (basically just mechanics and the E&M). Wouldn’t recommend the Physics C if you want to do well on the SAT II Physics.</p>
<p>My son self studied Physics C - you guessed it, he was disappointed he only scored a 3. That being said, he is a freshman at Maryland and currently taking Physics. It is a piece of cake - according to him. He currently has 99% and credits his self studying Physics last year. Also, remember that the scoring for AP testing has changed this year and might make it easier to pass. As I read the collegeboard website, they are no longer deducting any points for wrong answers. That might make it more doable.</p>
<p>Yea but won’t that make the curves more harsh (or is it “harsher”)?</p>
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<p>Not really. The chance of guessing mutiple questions right is extremely low unless your whole strategy is random guessing. Then you might get lucky if you’re the 1 out of every 100,000 takers.</p>
<p>I definitely definitely would not recommend self studying AP chem. I’m in it right now, as a junior, and I took chem last year, and I had a pretty decent understanding of it. It’s definitely my hardest class, I still have an A, but there’s just so much material to cover in so little time… I wouldn’t recommend it. But if you’re just aceing chem right now, maybe you should.</p>
<p>AP Calc should be doable. I’m in it right now too, and it was good up until last week actually. I’m having a little trouble with it, but a lot of people in my class understand it, so it’s just me.</p>
<p>Wait, what are you learning in cal right now??</p>
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<p>Is your teacher any good? AP Chem is my least stressful AP class and my work load is minimal, but I learn so much especially really helpful tips and tricks for the calculatorless multiple-choice section (which is ■■■■■■■■). I had the same teacher for Honors last year and she’s fantastic. Granted, she grades the tests on an AP scale.</p>
<p>Man, you guys are lucky. I didn’t know what an AP class even was until the second semester of my senior year of high school.</p>
<p>Are you kidding me?? It seems you are in UCLA right now, man???</p>