Best books for second sitting

<p>I actually got 800’s on those three tests, so let me share my two cents:</p>

<p>USH: I used AMSCO, Sparknotes, and Kaplan. I reviewed AMSCO once before the AP and read through it twice more the week before the exam (I’m a fast reader - a big blessing when it comes to cramming lol). Then I took the Sparknotes tests, which just helped me remember random facts when they keep coming up in those tests. Then I borrowed a Kaplan’s from one of my friends, because most people used that at my school. It was very good to read the night before, especially for the more recent (1950’s-current) stuff. The AMSCO is WAY too detailed.</p>

<p>In summary, review AMSCO for content, take free Sparknote tests (there are only 5, I think. The others are glitched versions of the first three.), and cram Kaplan’s. You already have AMSCO, Sparknotes is free, and you should be able to get Kaplan’s at the library or from a friend.</p>

<p>Math II: Actually, my mom’s a math teacher, and I’ve been doing algebra since I was like…4 or 5 years old lmao yes I’m asian :stuck_out_tongue: But I still found Barron’s incredibly helpful. Do ALL of their practice tests, because there are like 8. The later ones get repetitive, but really they’re awesome. It also has really good review, assuming that you’ve already learned the material (use Princeton Review if you need to learn the information brand new. But then, I would strongly recommend that you wait until at least June of Junior year, when you will have hopefully learned most of the material.)</p>

<p>In summary, Barron’s is incredibly difficult (I never got higher than a 700 on those), but it really is a good workout if you don’t let it lower your self esteem. However, use princeton review if you need to actually learn the material. It’s phrased more easily.</p>

<p>Chem: Again…I took AP Chem, and my school’s chem department is AWESOME! So I didn’t really have much trouble. My teacher collects released practice exams, so I took 3 real ones and a few review book ones before the actual date. I actually never read a review book, so I can’t suggest any. I just used notes from my teacher, who can basically guarantee an 800 on the SAT II and a 5 on the AP if you listen to what he says (all 27 people in his class last year got a 5, and out of the 8 of us this year who took the SATs, 7 got 800s). However, if you want to PM me some questions, I can surely answer them for you!</p>