<p>We're getting summer work for APs now and our gov tecaher wants us to buya review book now. Thoughts on which one is the best towards getting a 5?</p>
<p>For AP US Gov and Politics, get CliffsAP if you are going to be using it over a long expanse of time. Warning: It is jam-packed with some information you probably won't need, but it's worth it to know it in case it shows up on the exam. If you're looking for a basic "review" book, simply just to supplement your work, definitely get Princeton Review. It does leave out some things that sometimes show up on the exam, but with a class and this book, you should probably be able to study your way to a 5.</p>
<p>For AP Comparative Gov and Politics, the Ethel Woods guide is a must have.</p>
<p>thanks.</p>
<p>ps anyone know why the percentage of ppl getting 5's on GOV is so low?</p>
<p>For U.S. Govt, PR is an excellent review book. It is great-- that seems to be the consensus wherever I have researched and from my own experience. For Comparative, Ethel Woods holds the title. As for the low % of 5s on the U.S. exam, the exam itself is very straightforward and essentially pretty easy and for this reason, the curve is a little harsh:=less people get 5s.</p>
<p>Princeton review was awesome. I used it to self study, and every single question on the exam was covered by Princeton Review. Also, it's short, sweet, and get's right to the point.</p>