<p>I was reading through another thread and I found this </p>
<p>"How does one typically self-study?
Do you review throughout the year, or do it all a month or two before the test? I'm pondering self-studying AP Micro/Maroeconomics... but I'm not sure yet."</p>
<p>I tried to find a thread about it and I couldn't. So how does one go about this kind of thing, especially if one is going to self study numerous subjects?</p>
<p>I have this question too =D</p>
<p>My two cents since I have some experience with this:</p>
<p>It really depends on what kind of person you are, but I think anyone can do it if they put forth enough effort.</p>
<p>First, unlike most people, I would recommend cramming if you're good at reading and retention. This is how I did it this year for Comp Gov, Euro, and Psych. I just read straight through the review book the night before. It took a lot of willpower, but I got a 4 on those three tests, so it is possible. Quality of the review book is important, so do some research on them before purchasing any. Avoid textbooks; review books are more than sufficient if you're just cramming. Obviously, it would be best to start at least a week before, but I'm a severe procrastinator. </p>
<p>I suppose it would be even better to start months in advance, but I have no experience with that.</p>
<p>OP, I say go for it. There really isn't a huge amount of material for Micro and Macro.</p>
<p>I self studied Comp Gov and Psych this year and I got 5's on both.</p>
<p>For Comp Gov I actually like Gov so it wasn't hard for me to open the prep book and read it. I started about 2 weeks before the test. I read it once, reread it and highlighted it, and then the night before I reread all my highlights.</p>
<p>For Psych I didn't start studying until 3 days before cause I had to study for my other APs. I just read Barrons Psych twice (highlighting the first time and then rereading the highlighted parts).</p>
<p>I can't really coach you on self-study since I haven't done that for a test before. I do, however, recommend you pick up a copy of 5 Steps to a 5 - that book works wonders for Economics.</p>
<p>Ok, first of all I wondering for any subject, the quote was merely to illustrate that it was an issue. Besides that thanks for the info. I'm going to generalize from this that most people don't study throughout the entire year, but just study anywhere from a month or so to a night before the test.</p>