<p>Can anyone with experience with the two tests offer their experience on which of the two--U.S. History or World History--is easier to self-study and get an 800 on?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Im self studying for both and am taking both.
Still, I feel that world history is easier because I was taught a lot in school.
I would advise you to take the one in which you have prior knowledge.</p>
<p>Even though I haven’t taken any of the two (I’ll be taking USH in May), I think that USH is easier because it focuses on the history of one country, while for WH anything is fair game.</p>
<p>Any other thoughts?</p>
<p>I have not taken either, although I have considered which one I might self-study. Personally, I’m better and quicker at understanding/memorizing general concepts than very detailed, specific concepts. I’m more of a big picture person. So think about your style of learning material.</p>
<p>Also, think about what you’re interested in learning. I’ve always been intrigued by ancient cultures rather than modern U.S. history.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I took both and got 800s, but I didn’t self-study, so I’m not sure how helpful I can be. I will say that the US test focuses much more on specific events/people while world seems to include questions like that while also including questions on broad trends.</p>
<p>I think US is easier</p>
<p>I read through AMSCO twice and crash course and kaplans</p>
<p>Got 790 in November</p>
<p>Repeated the same process</p>
<p>Got 800 in January (I was pretty sure I missed zero questions this time)</p>
<p>Thanks, I think I’ll go with U.S. History and read through AMSCO and a Subject Test-specific book.</p>