Self-Studying Biology and Chemistry

python38
Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:33:00 +0000

Hi,

I’m homeschooled, and I don’t know much of either Bio or Chem; I only know the absolute basics, if that, and I haven’t taken any exams in the subjects. I’m applying to college this autumn. I have the Barron’s Chemistry book and the Princeton Review Biology book, which people say cover both topics pretty well. My questions are:

-When should I start studying these if I want to do the Subject Tests in November/December? (I learn science subjects fairly quickly, and I’ll be quite busy with other work up until July. Should I start then?)

-What do I have to learn beforehand? Which topics, etc? I’ve looked at my books and I should be able to start learning Chemistry immediately, but Biology requires a basic knowledge of organic chemistry. I’m not sure if anything else is required.

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks :).