<p>I have taken Latin for a little over 4 years. Honestly, I think it’s a horrible idea. Latin is not one of those languages where you can just learn everything you need in a year. It is a process that will take years to master. The AP test is hard. It is not just one of those easy ones you can self-study for. You need to develop some very good Latin skills to do well that is simply not possible in a year. Now if you had said that you have been taking Latin for two years and have a pretty good understanding of the language, I would say sure go ahead. But when you have no real prior knowledge of the language, it just wouldn’t make sense to take the AP test. I once mentioned to my AP class about someone on here thinking of self-studying (someone who has taken a little bit of Latin) and they burst out laughing. It’s just not a good idea. Not only must you have translated all of the required lines on the syllabus, but you also must have a solid vocabulary and in tune grammar skills. These skills cannot be built up enough to take the AP test in a year. I mean, it is your choice, but as someone who has a good background in Latin, I would advise against it. Good luck.</p>
<p>If you decide that you still want to do it, feel free to PM me and I could give you links to some very good books. Or, if you have any questions about Latin or the AP test, you can also PM me those if you want.</p>