<p>Hey guys;
I'm using Barron's Prep book for revision, and it's looking pretty good so far, especially with its insane amount of practice. My question is, however, how do these questions relate to the real test? I'm pretty sure they're harder, but.. how harder?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Probably a lot harder, you mind sending a copy to me? I will send you Peterson’s in return.</p>
<p>Barron’s practice examples are not that hard compared to the real thing. Practice Exams are screwed up, though, and the real deal will not be as hard as Barron’s practice exams.</p>
<p>^So, how are Practice Exams are screwed up. I would like to hear your why.</p>
<p>Barron’s AB exam is a LOT tougher for example, and it is a lot trickier when it is compared to one of the tests from CollegeBoard. The FRQ tests about cross sectional areas about volumes and relates it to related rates. For BC… I have seen projectile in 2-d Motion which appears on AP Physics B but I have never seen this topic in AP Calculus, or at least the long list of questions that I have. Need more examples?</p>
<p>I would have to agree that the AB practice exams in Barron’s seem a lot harder than questions the College Board has released. I have noticed the same trend in Stat. I guess it just depends on how you want to prepare.</p>
<p>Barron’s is generally overkill. I can say the above-mentioned fact confidently because I have been prepping with Barron’s since I studied for the SAT since 9th grade. Barron’s books tend to prepare you that way, using wordy language and hard exams. For me it paid off. … I don’t know how it will affect you guys.</p>
<p>I have been working out of Barron’s for AP Statistics , along with PR, and I am amazed at how basic the PR questions seem after going through the grueling Barron’s chapters. The relentless Roman Numeral questions of Barron’s make sure that you know your stuff. The same goes for AP Calc.</p>
<p>Thanks for your replies guys.
If I, say, get a score of four on the Barron’s practice exams, can I expect a five on the real thing?</p>
<p>You probably will, but I can never guarantee it.
With enough practice and determination though, you definitely will :)</p>
<p>Have you also tried CB Official Released Exams? Those are quite good for predicting your score accurately.</p>
<p>MrWheezy//Hm depends
I would say only the AP exams from 1999 to 2009 range.
Older exams than the range described above tend to be easier…</p>