Just decided to self-study for an AP exam because I'm really interested in the subject and it's not offered at my school. Does anyone have any advice on how to start and maybe some resources that helped you?
Hey there! Kudos to you for taking the initiative to self-study an AP exam. Starting with the official AP study guide from the College Board will help you understand the exam format and key topics. From there, you can use free online resources like Khan Academy for content review and practice questions since they provide subject-specific courses tailored to the AP curriculum.
Also, be sure to give yourself plenty of time before the exam to review and take full-length practice exams, some of which are provided by the College Board and contain actual old exam questions! This helps you get used to the timing and the stamina needed for the real test.
For a more structured study plan, check out CollegeVine’s guides and blog posts, which break down studying into manageable chunks: https://blog.collegevine.com/category/standardized-tests/ap-test-guides/
Lastly, don't hesitate to reach out to a teacher at your school that might be knowledgeable in the subject. Even if they don't teach the AP course specifically, they could still offer valuable insights or resources. Best of luck with your studies!
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