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Old 07-11-2012, 07:24 PM   #1
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Self studying Psychology ???? Please !

So im going to be a junior and my schedule is

Ap bio
Ap calc ab
Hon eng
Hon american history

With some electives thrown in there .. and i was wondering if i can fit self studying for psychology ??
I know ap bio is supposedly a killer and i know my calc teacher is satan on earth .. but i feel in order to get into UM i need more so since psychology is the easiest (everyone says) i was wondering if ill have time to self study it ?

.. and just in case i fail it can i take a Ap psychology class and take the exam over ?
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Old 07-11-2012, 08:54 PM   #2
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AP bio is really really easy if you're good at memorization. Literally you could memorize your barron's book and get 5 + 800.

I pretty much did that and got a 5 + 790 on Molecular
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Old 07-11-2012, 10:01 PM   #3
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Lol good thing i can memorize alot ! .. what about psychology ? lol any advice on that ? Please and thank u ^_^
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Old 07-13-2012, 11:48 AM   #4
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Bumpppp Lol
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Old 07-13-2012, 01:23 PM   #5
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Yeah AP Biology is memorizing hell but with Barrons or Cliffnotes, it's definitely 5'able. I'm going to self-study Psychology, too, and I think you should get Barrons for AP Psychology, since I've heard rave reviews on that course book. You're schedule is fine, don't worry!
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Old 07-18-2012, 01:49 AM   #6
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AP Psychology is pretty darn easy in my opinion. I regretted taking the course since I just slacked off and didn't pay attention as much as I should. I only studied one day before the exam (read the entire Princeton Review Book for AP Psychology) and I got a 5. If you're good at memorization, I am sure you can pass the exam.
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Old 07-18-2012, 08:44 AM   #7
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So whats the best prep book for phychology ?
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Old 07-18-2012, 03:15 PM   #8
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Best AP Psychology Review Book

IMHO Barrons
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Old 07-20-2012, 12:57 PM   #9
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Barrons. The end.

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Old 08-07-2012, 10:51 AM   #10
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I self studied ap psych in 2 days and easily scored a 5. the essay section is complete BS, believe me. all i used was Barrons. I just went through and highlighted it. also took a few notes but not much. its a lot of memorization and the concepts are kind of common sense. just buy the book and study a few weeks before the exam and you'll be fine.
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Old 08-07-2012, 03:54 PM   #11
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Yes, AP Pscyhology is a very easy test. Although I certainly don't recommend self-studying it in 2 days, all you really have to do is buy a good review book (either Barron's or Princeton review) and memorize all the vocabulary inside. The exam is essentially just a giant vocabulary test, and as long as you have a basic understanding of all the psychology terms, you should be guaranteed at least a 4.
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Old 08-07-2012, 06:56 PM   #12
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i didn't know like half of the essays but i got a 5 with Barrons. i didnt review any notes.

BARRONS BARRONS BARRONS the end.

but i wouldnt recommend self studying 2 days before. AP testing dates can conflict. try a few weeks or even a month before, since you wont be in a class.
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