<p>If your school doesn't offer the AP testing for the class you're self studying for can you take it at another high school?</p>
<p>I self studied AP chem, got a 5. Buy the Princeton review guide. You don't have to spend hours in the lab, but familiarizing yourself with standard AP chem labs is helpful. Just work problem after problem.</p>
<p>When I took AP computer science AB I was the only one taking it, the vice principal just proctored it in her office for me. You can ask to take it at another HS but your HS is the one that has to request it.</p>