Best AP Bio prep book or small textbook for a person with no knowledge of BIO?

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<p>Hey, I am taking AP bio this year and the teacher sucks. Also I did not take any form of bio since elementary school (junior high had a mix of bio and chem). As a result, I do not really have a strong background in bio.</p>

<p>I don't plan on getting a 5, I really just want to get an A in the class and maybe a 3 on the test since this is my senior year, and AP bio is the only science class I have not taken.</p>

<p>I see that cliffs seems to be highly recommended here, is it good for bio beginners also or does it require some good background knowledge of bio? My teacher says 5 Steps to a 5 is good, what do you guys feel about it?</p>

<p>Also, doesn't have to be exactly a prep book, it could be a good, small and relatively cheap textbook. Thanks.</p>

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<p>cliffs is the best ap bio prep. I’m taking the class this year too and people told me it’s the best one out there</p>

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<p>I’m using Barron’s this year. Either Cliff’s or Barron’s will be fine. Just avoid Princeton Review for AP Biology Review.</p>

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<p>Is it worth to get a AP bio book right away or wait for the 2011 ones to come out since I heard Collegeboard is changing the way they score MP questions. Will that mean they add new content or make harder questions?</p>

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<p>hey, I have a 2008 Princeton Review edition that I’m looking to sell. I really need to get rid of my lots of prep books I have as I’m a college student now. PM me if you’re interested.</p>

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<p>I thought Barron’s was very good and I got a 5 with it. I relied somewhat heavily on the book because I didn’t pay much attention in class. Campbell is a good resource to have around too - look for a used copy.</p>

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<p>Cliffs AP Bio did wonders for me. I reviewed the whole thing and did the practice tests and I got a 5. I had a 96 in the class though, and the subject really appealed to me. If you like bio and you’re willing to do the research, you can get a 5. I found that the cliffs book reviewed everything I needed to know.</p>

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<p>How are the other ones (Kaplan, 5 steps to a 5) for AP Bio?</p>

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<p>I have cliffnotes and barrons and reading the same topics from two different authors helps a ton (these books both have their strengths). I also read princeton review, but I’d say it wasn’t as clear in explaining compared to the other two. I got a 3 from studying from these books (and biology is not my strong subject, I’m more of a math kid). Good luck!</p>

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<p>My cliffnotes biology has saved me from certain death on multiple occassions, basically.</p>

<p>Personally, I think you could get a comprehensive biology ‘textbook’ with an internet browser. Just my thoughts.</p>

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<p>I am using Cliff Notes and I like it. I don’t even like Biology and I enjoy reading it.</p>

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<p>so should i use cliff + bio if im self studying?</p>

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<p>I took AP biology test last year while taking an honors bio course, I relied almost completely on the Princeton review book (and the 5-step’s 500 questions book) and was able to score a 5.</p>