I would study for it, you seem like a smart independent learner, so that should be enough. The worst that can happen is you dont pass. Who will know? Go for it.

I would study for it, you seem like a smart independent learner, so that should be enough. The worst that can happen is you dont pass. Who will know? Go for it. And keep up the programming. I didnt get into programming until I was 28, I wish I had when I was your age.