<p>AMSCO is more or less the bible for APUSH. It’s practically a second textbook, and I loved it (especially compared to Pageant, which is more or less accurate but incredibly flowery). You can download it for free online - just google it.</p>
<p>As for sciences, have you ever checked out Khan Academy? There are some really fabulous instructional videos on there, if you’re serious about self-studying Physics.</p>
<p>I’m going to do a trade with one of my friends (who took APush at his school), so I’m pretty much set for APush materials. I think he has AMSCO…</p>
<p>As for Khan Academy, it’s good but I need to figure out what videos have AP Physics topics in them…</p>
<p>So my PR book for AP Physics C came in…I’m going to start work on it in the coming days (along with all those summer assignments…for APush and AP Chem). </p>
<p>Is there any other AP that should be started on this early? AP Euro? AP Lang?</p>
<p>How should I pace myself for Physics C? Seems a bit early to start now considering that there’s a lot of time left .</p>
<p>Not starting early is the first mistake.</p>
<p>Just to let you know, I’m doing something similar, and I say take Physics C if you’re determined enough.</p>
<p>Schedule (Junior year):
Pre-AP Precalculus
AP Statistics
AP Physics B
AP Biology
AP US History
AP English 3
AP Spanish 4</p>
<p>AP Exams (Must get 5s on all):
Chemistry (self-study)
Environmental science (self-study)
Computer science A (self-study)
Calculus BC (self-study)
Statistics
Biology
Physics B
Physics C: Mechanics (self-study)
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (self-study)
US History</p>
<p>Cool schedule man, I saw it on another thread.</p>
<p>“Not starting early is the first mistake.”
True, I guess. But how to remember the info for that long?</p>
<p>I’m wondering if I should start working on the other APs soon (AP Euro, AP Lang, AP CompSci - though AP CompSci won’t be too hard since I’ve taken a Java programming class last summer )</p>
<p>The key is to learn, not memorize, through immersion and volume. Maybe you’re different, and so you’ll have to prepare differently, but whenever I teach myself something, I never forget it. </p>
<p>I don’t know about starting early on Euro, I have no background in it. Obviously, with the degree to which I’m focusing on STEM vs. humanities, my strategy for the coming year is a little different. </p>
<p>I’m starting by finishing my summer assignments (English and APUSH) early, then teaching myself calculus over the summer, and this provides several benefits:</p>
<p>-Precalc should be easier (this is actually a giant bonus - the precal teacher has a hw club, if you make 90+ on every test or quiz, hw isn’t required, leaving more time for self-studies)
-easier transition into Physics C
-obviously, the time saved by learning it in the summer will be tremendous</p>
<p>I still haven’t worked out how I’m going to split up the self-studies during the school year. Right now, my best guess is split them up into groups of 3 days, with 2-3 classes per day. I think it would be worth an hour investment to make a schedule for myself with the curriculum, so I don’t fall behind and end up with a month before the test and an entire semester to cover.</p>
<p>^atheos Actually, I’m pretty good as far as not forgetting something.
I’m doing the same with summer assignments (APChem and APUSH) so I can start studying for a bunch of things (These APs as well as the SAT).</p>
<p>I’m also wondering how to split up the time for self-studies…there’s 4 APs (5 if Physics C counts as 2) I’m going to self-study…maybe self-studies on weekend? (AP CompSci isn’t too much of an issue).</p>
<p>I was just replying to your question concerning how to remember the information. </p>
<p>I guess I’m lucky, our school is dedicating 2 study halls to like 25 of the top scorers on the PSAT, specifically for PSAT/SAT prep, so that should give me plenty of time for blue book/direct hits or whatever else.</p>
<p>You ARE lucky. I wish my school had some sort of study hall.</p>
<p>Does your school only have your class periods and then lunch?</p>
<p>Yep. 
Our school has 6 periods days by default, too.</p>
<p>Well, that sucks. I would hate to be deprived of AP stats. Do you have AIM?</p>
<p>@AniXiaN I recently finished taking AP Euro as a class and I self studied for AP World. I felt that the AP World exam was MUCH easier than Euro and didn’t cover hardly as much specific information as Euro (which makes sense since AP World focuses on the entire history of the world starting from the first appearances of humans, while Euro only covers the continent of Europe from 1400-Modern Day). I think that the stuff you learned in AP World about trading and imperialism would probably be a great help for AP Euro. If you’re already taking APUSH and want to self study all those exams, I would seriously reconsider taking AP Euro. It was an extremely large work load and in light of all your other exams, it’s just not worth it. </p>
<p>Also, I finished Physics B this year and am taking Physics C next year. My friends that took physics C told me that the test was manageable, but it required A LOT of time to study and you must have a good grasp of the info.</p>
<p>If you are planning on becoming an engineer, I would suggest dropping Euro if you are going to take Physics C. You already have enough AP history courses, and you are going to overwork yourself if you take too many APs. You should cherish your time in high school rather than sit at home and study APs all day. Although its great that you are so enthusiastic about taking all those AP exams, make sure that you balance all the aspects of your life with this academic commitment…</p>
<p>^Thanks for the response. I’ll definitely reconsider about taking AP Euro; I mean, it is true that AP Euro isn’t really relevant to one that aspires for a career in engineering…</p>
<p>Which one is technically easier to study for, AP Euro or AP Psych? AP Psych was one of the APs I originally considered self-studying for, but then I changed my mind. But with this new response given how easy would AP Psych be to self-study for? How would I study for it (best book and such)?</p>
<p>^ Again, AP exams are not an equivalent substitute for a good college course. There is little benefit to testing out of material relevant to your major. AP exams are an excellent way to eliminate general education requirements.</p>
<p>Awesome thread! I REALLY want to do iPHo and due to my full IB schedule, if I get AP Chem instead of AP Physics, I’d have to do all 3 AP sciences (5 exams) along with AP US, IB(AP) Psych/Spanish (spanish is 2 years though), AP Lang</p>
<p>so is self-studying AP Physics B+C doable w/ this schedule?! I wanted to self-study AP Comparative Gov’t while taking AP Lit+ AP US Gov’t instead of AP Chem (which is block)</p>
<p>@SleepingAway, I don’t think I would self-study AP Phys B and C, especially if you haven’t taken calc (which i don’t see). Also, there is some conceptual development with Physics that might be better taught in lab by a teacher, but if you decide to do Phys B and C, (or just B) I would use Hippocampus for some of the conceptual learning. </p>
<p>I do think that Comp Gov’t would be just fine however. It’s not terribly hard, and is pretty straightforward, but requires a lot of memorization.</p>
<p>If anyone needs any help at all with picking self-studies or has any questions with self-studies feel free to pop me a message or visit my site.</p>
<p>I’d love to be of assistance to those who are still trying to figure out their testing situations, especially after I took 21 APs and really wish someone had warned me about a few of them.</p>