<p>Already took:
Chemistry - took it in June, but I doubt I got an 800; I'll be retaking it most likely; also taking AP Chem next year
World History - failed it REALLY bad; our World History teachers don't cover enough, and we don't offer WHAP)</p>
<p>Probably June '11 tests for all of the following:
Spanish - just finished Spanish 3; taking Spanish 4 Honors next year)
Math II - finished Alg2/Trig, taking Pre-Calc H next year)
US History - taking APUSH next year with an excellent teacher)</p>
<p>Which books should I get for these subjects?
I already have Kaplan and Barron's for Chem, and PR & Kaplan for USH.</p>
<p>Also, should I take these tests earlier in the year?
I heard Spanish was easy, and Math relatively so, so maybe take those sooner?
The general advice I hear is to take Subject tests at the end of the year so you know the most then. True?</p>
<p>You should take a subject test on the May/June test dates at the end of a year in which you’ve taken a course that corresponds to the test. (Math II- Pre-Cal, Bio- Bio, etc.) This is only recommended of course, but if you prepare yourself well enough before an exam you should take it when you feel comfortable with it. I find this especially true for US History, because you’ll want to take the subject test when you’re already studying for the AP exam, or just after you take the exam.</p>
<p>Many people recommend Barron’s for Math II, but you’ll also want to use the tests on Sparknotes and in the Official Collegeboard Subject Tests Guide. </p>
<p>Are you sure Spanish is easy? It is taken by mostly native speakers (which I believe makes the curve harsher), so unless you’re a native speaker or are very proficient at the language, it is usually not in your best interest to take it.</p>