Self-Studying

Test Preparation AP Test Preparation
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<p>I've decided I want to self-study for 4-5 tests, in order to earn some credit towards my core requirements at universities (and thus make college more affordable). Anyhow, I'm looking for suggestions on which ones are the easiest to study and then what methods/books I should purchase in order to prepare for them.</p>

<p>I've taken APUSH already, and will be taking AP English Lit, AP American Gov, and AP Psychology this year.</p>

<p>Right now I'm considering AP World History and AP Environmental Science. Other tests I was considering (Though I haven't decided yet) are Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, European History, Comp Government and Politics (I'm taking AP American Gov now), Human Geography, and Spanish Language.</p>

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<p>if you actually want college credit, then don't take human geo., comp. gov't, or any of the other easy ones. b/c most colleges don't give credit for them</p>

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<p>Err - I don't understand what you mean. I've looked at most college websites, and with the exception of the top tier, they seem to accept most AP tests, so long as you achieve a certain score or above.</p>

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<p>Yeah other than HYPS/top tier most colleges accept almost all AP exams for some credit.</p>

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<p>Any tips??</p>

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<p>European History: I like Western Civilization by Spielvogel. It's a textbook that's really user-friendly and readable.</p>

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<p>^ Or just use REA. I thought reading REA is just the same as reading the textbook. (REA is also only 200 pages long!)</p>

<p>I did get a 5 through self-study from REA.</p>

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<p>spanish language might be really hard to self study unless you are a native speaker.</p>

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<p>REA for AP Euro is waaaay too specific.</p>

<p>Get PR for Euro.</p>

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<p>AP euro is boring. -_- take macroeconomics for sure.</p>

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<p>macroeconomics easy to study?
i hav taken AP csc and its a killer...so i don recommend that
any suggestions towards studying it are highly appreciated</p>

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<p>I'm going to be self studying Psychology, and I'm taking Economics right now, and it's very easy to understand once you get it. We're only on Micro right now, so I can't say anything about Macro.</p>

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<p>Well, I've taken a regular economics class and it seems that I have a natural aptitude towards business applications/practices. Plus if I do poorly on it, I haven't really lost anything except $80 and a few hours of my time.</p>

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<p>I self studied Micro and World with very minimal last minute preparatory effort and pulled 4s on both</p>

<p>(junior year)</p>

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<p>has anyone successfully self-studied AP Chem? If so, please tell what you did because i might do that.</p>