<p>Well, if you want anything at all to self study, there are easier options. Namely, stats, psychology and environmental science. My APUSH teacher hardly teaches at all so to me the class is almost like an independent study. I have to read everything on my own. It is not terribly hard, but it is time consuming and very boring at times. If you are passionate about history, go for it. Otherwise pick something easier to study on your own.
AP Exam is not hard, one of the easiest, you have been misinformed.</p>