AoPS

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hi.</p>

<p>I'm currently entering the 11th grade and I have a question specifically poised to those who have read/own an AoPS (Art of Problem Solving) book.</p>

<p>Well obviously, spending at least $50 on a textbook with no prior recommendations is a stupid thing to do. So will anybody who has read this textbook answer my questions?</p>

<ol>
<li>Is the book, in general, good?</li>
<li>Will it help with:
-The AMC
-Mu Alpha Theta Tests
-Other challenging mathematics competitions</li>
<li>Would it be all right if I just decided to skip Volume 1 and buy Volume 2? Is there any specific information that I will be missing without V1?</li>
</ol>

<p>Thanks.</p>

2

<p>Download it and try it out. If you think it’s good, buy it.</p>

3

<p>The textbook is very good. Depending on your experiences, you can elect to skip Volume 1. If you’re capable of making AIME, Volume 2 might be a better option.</p>

4

<p>I got it. It is a waste of time, trust me don’t buy it- you’ll never see those problems again.</p>