<p>What is the best book and what is the best way to study?</p>
<p>I think the general consensus is that Barron’s prepares you VERY well, but it also has a significant amount of material that rarely shows up on the test. Princeton Review’s practice tests are more realistic, but at the possible cost of not covering every single topic.
So, if you have the time and want the 800, get Barron’s. If you’re pressed for time, and would be happy with a high 700, then get Princeton Review. And the best way to study is to read the books and do lots of practice problems. Start early.</p>
<p>also do the practice tests on Sparknotes. They are pretty similar to the actual test.</p>
<p>Barron’s is definitely the best. It’s harder (not significantly), so you should be ready for all of those 40-50 questions.
The sparknotes tests are also solid, I didn’t like Kaplan / Princeton Review for Math II.</p>
<p>@LolCowz how did you do on the test? What would you change?</p>
<p>Whats the difference in Barrons and the real test as far as difficulty goes? I scored a 620 on Barrons on the diagnostic, and will prep until I atleast get that 700+. What is the usual difference in scores?</p>