<p>Any opinions?</p>
<p>I don't know if prep books really help that much for Spanish. The test basically wants to know how well you can read and comprehend written Spanish (assuming your not taking the test with listening). I think most of the stuff reviewed in prep books you should already know (verbs, adjectives, pronouns, etc.). The only way I prepared was through taking a few practice tests the night before the test. In the long term, prepare by reading anything you can in Spanish. Be familiar with the test format, but I wouldn't recommend trying to study vocab or anything for the test because it's unlikely you will be able to predict anything that will show up. To sum everything up though, take a few practice tests to become familiar with the format and time constraints. I used Kaplan, but only for a few days. I guess the practice tests were pretty accurate, but I'm sure the College Board's practice test would be better. Good luck studying.</p>
<p>Awesome post! Thanks for the advice.</p>
<p>I'm taking AP Spanish this year (5th year), so I should be pretty well-prepared.</p>
<p>I took the test after AP Spanish as well. I had so much practice reading short passages in preparation for the AP that the SAT II paragraphs seemed easy in comparison. I assume your taking the SAT II this fall and not in the spring, so you probably won't have all the time I had practicing short passages. I was debating between taking Spanish or waiting a year to take physics, but I'm glad I took Spanish. I know I already said this, but practice tests are your best bet. The curve on the real thing is extremely generous in comparison to the SAT I. Don't worry though, I'm sure anyone who has made it to 5th year spanish will be well prepared.</p>