<p>Would it be right to assume that Sparknotes books are the ideal to use to prepare for the SAT II's, and Cliffnotes is ideal for AP Bio, and Princeton Review is ideal for AP USH?</p>
<p>I'm taking Math IIC, Chem, Bio, US History, and French with Listening for SAT II's.</p>
<p>It shouldn't really matter what AP study books you use, because you've been studying for them for a year, and any review book will let you get a 5.</p>
<p>That's not really true. Some review books are filled with factual errors, both in the review sections and on the tests. Also, some of the tests are ridiculously easy or insanely hard, giving you an inaccurate representation of your abilities.</p>
<p>To the OP: It's kinda hard to lump all the SAT II's together and say that Sparknotes are the best. As for AP Bio, many people (myself included) think it is without a doubt the best review book. For APUSH, the consensus is normally with REA or AMSCO, two companies who have really good APUSH books, but whose other books (especially non-history ones) are not that great. The best prep resource for AP tests is old tests. College Board releases the FRQ's on their website and sells the MC's, so many teachers have amassed a collection of those. </p>
<p>Also, is there any specific reason you're planning to take 5 SAT II's? Most colleges require 0, 2 or 3, so taking that many is almost unnecessary.</p>
<p>From my Calc BC experience, Arcos: Master the Calculus AB/BC Test is hands down the best book out there. It even owns the majority of textbooks in terms of explaining concepts. It got me a 5.</p>
<p>i agree wholeheartedly with sagar</p>
<p>I know Kaplan has the best Bio SAT II book, but its AP book isn't that great. PR has arguably the best AP chem book out there, but I've heard that the SAT II book isn't as great as some other companies.</p>
<p>To top all that off, the mainstream companies are known for having pretty bad SAT I books.</p>
<p>In other words, it REALLY does vary from test to test.</p>
<p>cliffnotes for bio AP will get you a 5 in no time</p>