<p>Just wondering, how hard would it be to self-study AP Chemistry if for some reason I couldn't take at school?</p>
<p>I think it would be hard because you can't mimick the labs yourself. The best thing to do is try to get it in school. This is the best to ensure yourself with a high school. Not saying that you can't get a high score self studying but it is really hard.</p>
<p>If your school doesn't offer it, I'd suggest you go to other straight forward science such as environmental science? Or even Biology is even easy to self study.</p>
<p>GL</p>
<p>hahahahahhaha</p>
<p>I agree with XiL. It is definitely one of the harder AP's to self-study. Is there no way at all you can take it at school?</p>
<p>I can, but I may have some difficulties with the prerequisites because i took first year Chemistry over the summer. I mean I'd rather not argue it with supervisor in case he says no. I wanted to have a back up plan, but I knew it was going to be daunting.</p>
<p>stupid stupid stupid- DONT self study chem- hardest to self study..atleast top 3 hardest</p>
<p>i would not self-study ap chemistry!!! i am taking it now at school, and it is hadr enough to understand..:)</p>
<p>You can do labs at home, if you need to:</p>
<p>At</a> Home Science</p>
<p>What is with the spam from stueydue...</p>
<p>Anyways, the labs cost money. At school, you'll get it for free basically. All you have to do is probably pay for an AP exam.</p>
<p>There are some calculus concepts and stuff all added in. I'd really stay with the idea of not trying to self study this unless you find a teacher that would help you with questions. Even then, it would just cause you more stress than it is actually worth. Try taking the AP class and if you can't maybe you should look for a simpler science to self study. It is always better to have a chance in getting a way higher exam mark than taking a chance to try an exam that would give you a very low exam mark.</p>
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<p>? The only math you need for AP Chem is Alg II.</p>
<p>To the OP, self studying AP Chem is probably more than it's worth. Try AP Bio, which is a lot of memorizing and hence easier to do on your own.</p>
<p>A lot of naysayers in here.</p>
<p>It depends entirely on your math and science ability.</p>
<p>Self-studying chem is most definitely possible; I did it and got a 5. You can use a book like Cliffs to read about the labs.</p>
<p>You can self study but it is more than it is worth. Some calculus concepts include natural log and logs etc... in the kinetics unit. AP Chem is not entirely based on calculus but it includes a little calculus concepts.</p>
<p>okay, so this year I am already taking AP Calculus BC and AP Biology. Plus, I'm planning to self-study Environmental Science this year. I would be self-studying AP Chem next year, which would be my junior year. The rest of schedule would look like this:</p>
<p>Multivariable Calculus
AP English Language
AP Physics
AP USH
AP Spanish Language
AP Art History
Gym(req)
Study Hall(req)</p>
<p>I'm pretty strong in the sciences and math and Calculus wouldn't be a problem. So any other opinions?</p>
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Some calculus concepts include natural log and logs etc... in the kinetics unit. AP Chem is not entirely based on calculus but it includes a little calculus concepts.
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Those are definitely pre-calc topics.</p>
<p>you do NOT want to self study Chem with that schedule and being your junior year... Unless, you don't care about standardized tests, in which case self-study away.</p>
<p>It's not impossible, but I would definitely (and STRONGLY) recommend that you take the class.</p>