<p>Ok, I have 2 AP study guides (PR and Kaplan) which I didn't use at all. (I know I bombed the AP test).</p>
<p>Anyway, do you think it's okay to use the AP guides to study/learn history for the SAT 2?</p>
<p>Well if you think you bombed the AP test, then you will definitely really need to study for the subject test. I recommend you buy Barrons SAT II book and really study it. Did you bomb the multiple choice or the essays? The multiple choice on the SAT II is more specific than AP, basically you either know it or you don't, as opposed to AP where its more of analyzing trends and cause and effect. If it was the essays, then you shouldn't be too worried because there are no essays on the exam. Also, I highly recommend that you purchase Collegeboard's two real U.S. history subject tests. It helped me a lot and it will be a good indicator of how much you need to study and how you will do.</p>
<p>Okay, thanks! Yeah, I did a little better on the MC, but not by much. I figured I would choose to take USH b/c I have some background in it.</p>
<p>Anyone else?? :D</p>
<p>I don't have my scores yet but I would suggest getting the CB's SAT II History book. You learn so much in their explanations though the same question is probably not going to be there. I'd also say to get the Kaplan book. I didn't use it but a friend of mine had it and it looked pretty detailed. Just remember to look at the details--not just the broad events! I do agree with Ilovesoftball with the fact you know it or you don't. Just start studying--and watching the History Channel. I swear, it REALLY helps. =]</p>
<p>I know AMSCO is an AP review book, not SAT II, but it really helps to review the material before the test.</p>
<p>I don't recommend Barron's at all-the practice tests are nothing like the real one. The actual review material in it might help, but the tests will just give you an unrealistic sense of utter failure.</p>
<p>Although I didn't use this, I imagine that the two real US History tests college board publishes are pretty good, if you're willing to buy a bunch of other tests with them.</p>
<p>Finally, I would recommend using the online sparknotes practice tests. They are a little more difficult than the actual test, but the randomness of the information will help you know specifically what you need to review. Also, they aren't impossibly difficult like Barron's, so if you are doing well on them, it's likely you'll do well on the real thing.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>"I don't recommend Barron's at all-the practice tests are nothing like the real one. The actual review material in it might help, but the tests will just give you an unrealistic sense of utter failure"</p>
<p>What a relieving thing to hear, my God. Barron's is crazy.</p>
<p>The difference between the APUSH test and the SAT II US Test is that the latter focuses on more random factual knowledge as opposed to thematic understanding.</p>
<p>I agree with the above post. I also highly recommend, that use AMSCO. I had both Barrons and AMSCO, and never really looked at Barrons, except to do the practice tests.</p>
<p>if your are in need of practice tests, check out REA's US History SAT book. I think it has 6 or 7 practice tests. be sure to get the SAT subject test one and not the AP one.</p>