<p>In November, I'm planning on taking the Biology subject test; and in my next school year, I will be in AP Biology. During my freshman year, I took the honors level of a state-calibrated biology-based course and did pretty well. Since my school isn't on the tier of those of some other folks here, AP Biology will be the first and last advanced level science course I take in high school (AP Chemistry for sophomores will be implemented next school year). Thus, the Biology subject test is the only one in science I will be able to take. For the exam, I plan on learning everything I can from whatever course book I should be getting. For someone in my situation, what do you all suggest? I can only take the test in November since I'm applying Early Decision to my most desired university.</p>
<p>No one with a response?</p>
<p>Are you a senior this year?
It appears that there is not much you can do if you are. Review and take it?</p>
<p>Are there any books I should go after? I’m wondering if a textbook and Sparknotes will be enough.</p>
<p>I would reccomend barron’s for reviewing. I’m not sure which ap bio textbook you’re using but I used campbell’s last year and that thing was like the biggest textbook I’ve ever owed. It was so not useful for reviewing for the ap test or the subject test because it was had so much information and a lot of that was superfluous info as well. I took the subject tests in june (after I totally forget everything from the ap test) and barron’s had pretty good explanations of everything, was clear cut, easy to use, and served as a good tool to refresh my memory. I would say refer to your textbooks for stuff you don’t understand/need more explanation of but I think barron’s should cover it. Sparknotes tests aren’t too bad either. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>Best AP Bio Prep book is simply Cliffnotes , not barrons, or anything else, simply cliffnotes. It condenses every portion of the AP test into a manageable sum keeping superfluous facts away.</p>
<p>I just received my AP textbook today, and I must say that is it quite large. Do I need to go through all of my 1000-page book to learn most of what I need to know for the subject test? I’m thinking of going out and buying a certain AP review book as well.</p>
<p>For the subject test? No. I know some people who have taken the test after just regular freshman bio and gotten good scores (750+). Just get a review book and you’ll be fine. The review book is also great for studying for tests but should obviously not be used in place of the textbook in class.</p>