<p>Would an independent study for AP Government be really difficult? I’m not sure if I should save it for senior year or just take it next year. I don’t want to go too crazy junior year because of SATs and ACTs and maintaining a great GPA.</p>
<p>Anyone wanna help?</p>
<p>Nobody has an answer?</p>
<p>I self-studied for AP Government last year and got a 5. I didn’t find it difficult at all, but then I had a very strong background in the subject and I had taken a college-level political science course that overlapped with it somewhat. If you’re good at social sciences you should have no trouble.</p>
<p>I used Barron’s and it was really helpful. A good tip is to memorize details of important laws and Supreme Court cases, because they turn up a lot in essay questions.</p>