<p>Self-studying BC is doable, but note that the BC exam is an upgraded version of the AB exam (more topics, exam is a bit more difficult)</p>
<p>Self-initiative is the key here. You’ll be running into some BC topics that will make you go “what the (censored)?” Taylor and MacLaurin Series is the major killer here. You also have to learn what the series tests are. Some example of series tests include the nth term test, integral test, Direct Comparison test, Limit Comparison test, root test, ratio test, alternate series test, alternate convergence test, power series, interval of convergence, ratio of convergence, and more. Don’t forget Euler’s Method, integration by parts, trig substitution, L’Hopital Higher Order…</p>
<p>…and you will also need to know your AB stuff cold. Majority of the people who earn excellent scores on the BC exam know their AB stuff without hesitation. </p>
<p>Those are the majority of the BC topics that I listed. I know that I’m missing a few topics here and there (I’m a current BC student myself, and those are the things that I know so far that are confirmed BC topics). But my point is - and I hate to be brutally honest to others - is that you will need to know your calculus and your algebra very, very well, AND take it many steps above refining the math skills that was listed. I know you desire to succeed, but don’t charge head on without thinking about this thoroughly. Last thing you really want is to sink your foot into a quagmire of misery. </p>
<p>Think about this very thoroughly</p>