<p>So, due to College Board losing my APES score, I am being given the choice to retake the test free of charge. I am planning on retaking the test late November (yes, I get to choose when), and I was wondering what book is good for independent study and you can cram for a 4/5 in 2 months? I really really need your help fellow CCers. It seems the consensus is either: PR, Smartpants', or Barron's. The reason I am asking is because I forgot all the material, and I used PR last year, but it did not NEARLY go over everything. To be honest, I do not have the time and money to invest in Botkin's (the text book), but if you absolutely must recommend this book, then recommend it, but also recommend a cheaper book.</p>
<p>My HS teacher last year recommended using Barron’s. I only looked over that one and it seems to cover most of the materials quite thoroughly. I would actually consider asking the APES teacher at your HS if s/he could give you to review packets and such that they use in the end of the year.
The APES exam focuses A LOT on pollution, alternative energy, and the cycles.
Hoped I helped!</p>