<p>I am taking a Chem class, but nothing gets done at all, so I basically need to learn everything. What books would you people recommend; I looked around and got a ton of conflicting information everywhere. I am aiming for an 800.
Thanks</p>
<p>i was wondering about chem too (and world history), and i’m stuck between college board’s The Official Study Guide for All SAT Subject Tests barron’s for chem SAT II. I also read somewhere that world history SAT is like w.h. AP, so might as well just use princeton review for SAT…is that true? O_o</p>
<p>I’m also studying for the chem sat, and since there aren’t any American bookstores near my house, I’m going with my school library’s Princeton Review Cracking the SAT Chemistry and Kaplan’s SAT Subject Test Chemistry.
Personally, I like the Princeton Review book better, but both are very useful!
I am also using my chemistry class textbook right now to look up some of the topics which I have not learned yet in class.
I have no clue why I’m going to take the Subject test this year, when I’m going to be taking AP Chem next year as a junior, but oh well. I’ve got the time and knowledge. :]</p>
<p>I’m in a similar situation, and I have the Barron’s book because of the recommendations in the book thread (<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-subject-tests-preparation/358168-list-best-review-books-10.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-subject-tests-preparation/358168-list-best-review-books-10.html</a>; scroll down a bit). I haven’t done much with it yet, but it outlines a 6 week plan for studying and seems really comprehensive.</p>
<p>Does anyone know if their practice tests are just way off track, or just more difficult. If its the ladder then I will probably pick up the book, but preparing for the wrong thing is no fun.</p>
<p>sorry for the bump, but does anyone know my above question</p>
<p>I would recommend against Barron’s unless you really, really, really want to get an 800. Princeton Review should get you 750+.</p>
<p>from my experience with barron’s in general, it’s normally just harder. I probably won’t be using only barron’s for chem, but for learning the info I definitely will be using it.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t recommend Barron’s unless you already have a good knowledge of chemistry. I was fortunate enough to have an amazing teacher, and chemistry is one of my best subjects, so I can get 800s with relative ease on the Barron’s tests; they’re helping me to fine-tune my knowledge. However, for someone who’s learning chemistry, or who isn’t very good with the subject, the Barron’s book will simply be discouraging and difficult to use.</p>