Should I self study APUSH or switch into the class during the school year?

<p>I have an A so far in regular in USH. I wasn’t recommended by the teacher last year to be in APUSH and I have no AP classes this year. Would it be a good idea to ask my parents to get my guidance counselor to switch me into APUSH or should I self study the APUSH exam to get the credit and put it on my Common App?</p>