<p>i just took the diagnostic test and got owned. is this book good enough for me too break 700+? i took ap physics b in the spring so i know most of my stuff</p>
<p>Don’t worry, Barrons is generally a lot harder than the actual test. I took the SAT Physics this June, and Barrons goes really deep and into much more complicated stuff than what is on the test. I would use Princeton Review, it’s much more focused on what the material is on the test. </p>
<p>The AP Physics material should be enough knowledge. Just acquaint yourself with the test format. A friend of mine took AP Physics at school, no prep, got a 790.</p>
<p>i was about to get princeton review but then i read the post on recommended books and saw that barrons dominated physics</p>
<p>I just remember that I read both books, and that Barron’s included a lot on things such as devices and goes a lot deeper than what is needed, but one or two of the questions I couldn’t find in Barron’s and I found in PR. </p>
<p>I heard sparknotes is good :] And it’s all online!</p>
<p>lol thanks so i think i’ll go with barrons for now and then go back to sparknotes for additional review</p>
<p>If you have a good AP Physics background, you should be pretty set :)</p>
<p>not nesecarilly (horrible spelling i know).
AP physics is calculus based so it doesnt cover optics and light. Which combine to be aprox. 20% of the test. A little self studying is needed even with AP experience</p>
<p>AP Physics B covers the test material, which is what the OP took.
If he had taken AP Physics C, then you’re right, he would’ve had to self-study some more</p>