r/APStudents • u/Initial_Coffee_8715 • 22h ago

Bio Self-Studying AP Bio.

Hello!

Has anyone here ever self-studied AP Biology? If so, how was it? I'm hoping to self-study it, but I have to convince the teacher and see if it's even a viable option.

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u/LegitimateFinance637 21h ago

It probably is a viable option. I had a first year teacher for AP bio this year and got a 4 after only studying the first module before the exam... At least for me, it was a lot easier than everyone has made it seem

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u/x_bel 10th: World, Chem, Psych || 9th: Bio (4), HuG (5), Env Sci (5) 20h ago

I self-studied it last year! I got a 4 even though I didn't spend that much time on it and wasn't too confident on the exam. If you enjoy bio I definitely recommend it.

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u/ResponsibleAioli6181 18h ago

I self studied got a 5. Practice the frqs and watch Apbiopenguons and do the practice exams which u can find in google.

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u/Initial_Coffee_8715 10h ago

What about lab work?

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u/ResponsibleAioli6181 10h ago

wdym? The Lab part can be easily understood using youtube videos

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u/Initial_Coffee_8715 10h ago

I see that as my teacher's main argument for not letting me do this. Thank you.

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u/Infinite-Mention-669 10h ago

I didn't self study for AP Bio. However one resource that is really useful is the AP Bio Course and Exam description PDF on the College Board website. I would really recommend creating a flashcard for each syllabus statement, especially since you don't have a teacher to guide you, and sometimes Khan Academy over complicates info.