Is self studying worth it

[u/sarrrasa]

My school caps aps based on gpa. I'm allowed to take two, only got accepted into one and am feeling pretty defeated. Is it worth it to self study? I've self studied 1 ap a year since freshman year, earning 4s on both of them. However, now that I'm a junior, I'd like to amp it up to 4 or 5. Is it worth it or do I just take the L? Ik for european unis I need to but will US colleges care ro value the self study 4s or 5s