<p>I'm taking quite a couple of tests this year (gonna be a Junior). What are the best books to study with, in your opinion, for the following exams?</p>
<p>PSAT</p>
<p>AP USH</p>
<p>SATII Physics</p>
<p>SATII Math Level 2</p>
<p>SAT II USH</p>
<p>SAT</p>
<p>AP USH: I used Princeton review. I recommend that the newer version, the better- b/c if you get one that's published in like the 80's---a lot of stuff has changed since then. They have pretty cool summaries for each era and 2 tests in the back that are about the same level as the real one's, if not slightly harder. </p>
<p>For SAT USH: If you know your AP USH you're good. Just study the PR book really well. </p>
<p>SAT II physics: I practiced from Barron's AP Physics book b/c I was concurrently taking the AP Physics test and the SAT II physics one. But the SAT II is very similiar to the Multiple choice portion of the AP Physics test. If you really wanna go for the gold, then get your hands on some old AP physics multiple choice. College board has some, and you can search google as well. </p>
<p>SAT: a grammar book ( I recommend Princeton Review, or, if you wanna challenge yourself, the TOEFL language test by Cliffs. It's a test for foreigners or immigrants, but it's really easy to understand and explained in MUCH more detail than PR does)</p>
<p>SAT "Blue book" (Official study guide for the new SAT)
for extra practice, get an old 10 Real SAT's (red cover). Either the 2nd or 3rd version is good. Just ignore the analogies and comparisons for the math and you will have 10 more sets of math and CR sections you can practice off of.</p>
<p>AP & SAT II USH: REA is my pick. It is a great review and is really helpful. Beware though because SAT II is a lot more detail-oriented than the AP exam in my experience. AP focuses more on themes in American history. Nonetheless, REA prepared me very well for both exams.</p>
<p>SAT: I second the Blue Book. That is where you are going to find the best practice tests and it also has a nice content review. You can use this to study for the PSAT as well. A grammar book is also a good thought.</p>
<p>Math Level 2: A lot of people recommend Barron's. I have never seen this book, so I cannot really comment on it. I used Sparknotes and I found that to be very good preparation. Barron's might be better though. A lot of people on CC swear by it.</p>
<p>Which grammar book in particular (a link or title would be nice)...there are tons out there!</p>
<p>The Grammar Bible was what I used.</p>
<p>Grammar Smart is good.</p>
<p>I have PR's books for SAT I, APUSH, and SAT II Physics and Math II (man that's frightening to have that many tests to do!!) and I really like their approach (obviously). I would also definitely get CB tests for SAT. Totally necessary.</p>
<p>"AP & SAT II USH: REA is my pick. It is a great review and is really helpful. Beware though because SAT II is a lot more detail-oriented than the AP exam in my experience. AP focuses more on themes in American history. Nonetheless, REA prepared me very well for both exams."</p>
<p>I agree the REA is the best book for the AP and Subject Test. I ended up with a 4 on the AP and 720 on the subject test but with practically no class prep. Our teacher didn't teach us anything... 90% of the kids in his class score a 2 or lower so if this book managed to get me a 4 that's pretty good.</p>