<p>i guess it is, i think you should just take ap's that are related to your classes</p>
<p>This might sound really stupid, but how exactly can you self-study?
internet?review books?</p>
<p>So...just HOW easy is Environmental Science?</p>
<p>I'm considering self-studying that next year.</p>
<p>dreamivy- read original post. Basically, yes, get books.</p>
<p>WOW Oasis. Thanks. I haven't noticed your thread...thank you so much! </p>
<p>I'm self-studying World & European. Sometimes I don't know how much is enough. History is supposed to be interesting, & I'm afraid that I miss out on important class discussions if I self-study. How did you self-study?</p>
<p>I'm also taking AP Chemistry next year & pre-studying this summer. I'm Asian, & a lot of people say that Asians are good at the sciences, math. But I suck at science & math. It's really frustrating. Do you have any advice?</p>
<p>Thank you so much.</p>
<p>We had very little discussion of value in my AP Euro class. You'll be fine.</p>
<p>And..</p>
<p>if you haven't realized, non-biology sciences and mathematics are not materials to memorize. They are things you need to think about [particularly the why question]. That's what makes them easy.</p>
<p>Thanks to this post I am actually considering to self-study for some AP's!</p>
<p>world history: barrons, correct?</p>
<p>@ IvyLeagueDreamer -
If you're diligent, then you can accomplish whatever you want.</p>
<p>@ dreamivy -
Prep books (mainly), internet sites, old textbooks...anything would help. People generally just use prep books and notes from other AP classes (if they have them). I basically studied for all my self-study APs just using prep books. You'll be surprised at what grades you can get if you remember the bulk of the material in the prep books and have decent essay writing skills.</p>
<p>@ ansar -
This has been discussed many times before. Many people go into the test with only biology and general knowledge from reading books/news...etc. and score 4+. That said, it doesn't mean you should completely not study. It is still an AP test, after all. However, with some prep work, you should be fine.</p>
<p>@ Kiefer -
You don't really need class discussions if you know how to synthesize historical knowledge. History APs are not so much memorizing facts but finding cause/effect and seeing how everything in history ties in together. Prep books/text books offer a lot of discussion on this already, but if you take the time to think about the implications of the historical events that you read, you've already gotten to the crux of what AP history is trying to test (and ultimately one of the reasons of studying history). </p>
<p>I personally loved history growing up, and I read history textbooks like novels. If you know how to integrate the facts you read into a continuous story of the world/Europe/US, then you're set for a 5 on these exams.</p>
<p>(for science and math) - I'm not exactly sure since your question was kind of vague. Practice? Science and math is largely about understanding how things work within the rules of science and mathematics, and practice immensely helps understanding.</p>
<p>@ Cali -
Yes.</p>
<p>oasis:
Thanks! I like history too but European History is a little bit confusing. World History is easier for me. I'm just reading a lot for it. Sorry about my confusing questions about Chemistry. It's really confusing. Sometimes when I practice I feel like I'm always stuck & never move on. I'm using the Brown book, & it seems a little too easy compared to the Zumdahl one. Which one did you use?</p>
<p>Thanks again.</p>
<p>Um, I keep hearing if you're going to Self study Macro or Micro, to just study both and take both APs.</p>
<p>But..why? They're different material...</p>
<p>is econ hard?</p>
<p>@ Kiefer - </p>
<p>We actually used Chang's Chemistry (I didn't self-study it; it was the text our class used). I think Zumdahl is much better.</p>
<p>@ ansar -</p>
<p>Different material, but a lot of concepts carry over. Besides, for the purposes of AP, economics is much easier than its college equivalent so a lot of people do both at the same time. It used to be 2 tests for the price of 1, but I don't think it's like that anymore (I could be wrong).</p>
<p>@ Stl2cali2k1 -</p>
<p>"Hard" is subjective. Depends on person to person. Conceptually-wise, it isn't very difficult if you start early. However, a lot of people actually self-study econ.</p>
<p>oo i c. but i don't think im gonna enjoy it</p>
<p>I am considering self studying environmental sci and psychology. however, i will also have to balance this during the school year with 4 other APs (bio, physics b, eng language, and USH). about how many extra hours a week should i dedicate to studying for the two self APs?</p>
<p>I read this whole thread and I bet you this question has been asked already, but what books do you suggest for these subjects:
Environmental
US History
Phycology (I am self studying this one)
Biology
Art history
US Government (self studying also)
and is it a good idea to take AP Bio with AP Environmental? Its been said that Bio should come first but is the same year okay?</p>
<p>Environmental - smarty pants
US History - amsco
Phycology (I am self studying this one) - barrons
Biology - cliffs
Art history - annotated mona lisa/REA
US Government (self studying also) - PR</p>
<p>Bio and Env overlap a lot, so yea it's ok.</p>
<p>Thanks alot! I'm feeling a bit more confedint in self studying phycology now. This thread is very helpful</p>
<p>i'm just wondering how you will go about self studying a whole ap course when you can't even spell psychology ...
:P</p>
<p>Ummmm one mistake won't jeopardize me...
I don't really think it matters that I made a little mistake anyway. It's pretty annoying to have something pointless like that brought up</p>