When should I begin self-studying?

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<p>I am attempting National AP Scholar this year, so I must self-study 3 APs. I have chosen Human Geography, Comparative Government, and European History. Before you say anything, I am taking AP Psychology as a class, so don’t tell me to take that instead.</p>

<p>I already know which books to get and all that. I just want to know when is the best time to start studying and what curriculum should I follow. I think I want to spend more time on Comparative Gov and European History since they seem to cover more stuff. I do not think my sophomore WHAP knowledge will be enough to warrant not studying a lot for APEH. Human Geography does not seem to complicated.</p>

<p>My own plan was to start on Comparative Gov and EH in January or February, and Human Geo on February or March.</p>

<p>What do you guys think?</p>

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<p>I’m self-studying EH right now, and it seems kind of detailed and annoying. That’s the only one I’d suggest studying ‘through’ the book (assuming you’re using MEH and/or the Crash Course) at least once before really tackling it in Jan./Feb. </p>

<p>Just my opinion though, I’ve heard the APEH test is rather detail orientated, and there are at least a couple dozen popes and King Louises so far. I’m honestly trying to get the general idea of each the cause/story of each war, situation, period, etc. right now, and then I’ll focus on the specific leaders, figures, and other details.</p>

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<p>That’s a good idea. I am pretty good with specific details myself, but I will make sure to review more.</p>

<p>Also, how long is MEH? Is it like a mini-textbook?</p>

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<p>Oh it’s about 580+ pages of actual material. But the book’s thickness makes up for its small dimensions. Almost literally, it’s around 4/5th’s of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (weird analogy for a guy who hated HP after book 2). </p>

<p>But yeah, it’s like a novel in length, and an encyclopedia in the way it’s written.</p>

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<p>you might want to start on HUG before Comp Gov’t.
HUG’s material helps you understand Comp Gov’t easier.
It seems like Comp Gov’t has a lot of material but the AP is only like a survey couse-ish the in amount of material it covers.
get Ethel Wood’s AP Comp Gov’t study guide or Ken Wedding’s guide if you want a 5.</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot everyone!</p>