How do I take AP courses outside of school?

You cannot take an AP class outside of school. You CAN, however, prep yourself independently by using youtube, prep books (I recommend Barron’s), and other materials to take the exam in May which you can register for independently.

How do I access my AP class self study?

The first thing you’ll want to look at is the “AP Course and Exam Description” for the course you are self-studying. Find this document on the main course page which you can access from the College Board’s AP Student list of AP courses.

Can you take the AP exam without taking the AP class?

Yes. We recommend taking the AP course before taking an AP Exam—but it’s not required. We want to be sure homeschooled students and students in schools that don’t offer AP can take AP Exams. For most courses, this document also explains how your knowledge of the course content and skills is assessed on the exams.

Do colleges care if you self study?

It doesn’t matter whether you self studied or took a class. If you take the AP Exam and get a high enough score on it, colleges won’t care how you learned the information. It will still be a credit.

Can AP courses be online?

How Do Online AP Courses Work? Online AP courses are very much like regular AP classes. You have a teacher, receive a syllabus, complete reading and homework assignments, read or listen to lectures, take exams, etc. Communication between teachers and students is done online, via e-mail, and sometimes over the phone.

Can AP exams be taken online?

During the second and third testing windows of the 2021 AP Exams, many subjects’ exams will be given on computer. If your child is unable to take the digital exam at their school, their AP coordinator will be able to authorize them to take it at home. Learn more about the 2021 AP Exams.

What are the easiest AP exams?

The five easiest exams for self-study are as follows:

• AP Environmental Science.
• AP Human Geography.
• AP Psychology.
• AP US Government and Politics.
• AP Comparative Government and Politics.

What if I fail the AP exam?

Basically, nothing happens if you fail an AP exam. Whether you get a passing or failing AP exam grade, you can still go to college. Colleges do not take a look at the AP exam as the only a criterion for accepting or rejecting a student. Also, taking an AP exam consumes money.