<p>please help... I decided to self study AP chem, APUSH, and AP English Language and Composition. What books are neccessary to get me a 4 or 5? This year is basically a year of freedom but filled with busy work from my regular classes. I couldn't get into my AP classes I wanted to because of my conducts grades and two suspension... so help me out and I will never come here ever again for help. </p>
<p>AP Chem- I've heard Princeton Review 2006-2007 edition was very good and is pretty good in covering everything... is there anything else to get? Any textbooks?</p>
<p>APUSH- I do not know what to get.</p>
<p>AP English Language and Composition- I've heard CliffsAP English Language is the best out there... is there anything else I should be getting? Any textbooks? </p>
<p>you will definetly need a textbook for AP CHEM, but PR seems to be the best review book. i used Zumdahl for AP Chem class, but didnt really like it. </p>
<p>APUSH- AMSCO AP US HISTORY BOOK is really good. you probobly don't even need a text.</p>
<p>AP Eng Lang. - CLiffs is fine for this test. this is a "skill test" and tests little knowledge. for instance, my AP language class this year only reviewed for the test for 2 weeks, the rest was just a normal english class.</p>
<p>I think it's great you're taking these APs regardless of what rules the school imposed on you. Best of luck. :)</p>
<p>That said, I agree with getting the AMSCO book for APUSH. During my entire APUSH class, I would read that instead of the textbook. I only studied with that for the AP test, and ended up getting a 4, even though I was FAR from being good at history. It's VERY concise, which is great.</p>
<p>I got a Barron's AP English book (it covers both tests). Like someone said before, it's a skill based test. If your writing skills are pretty good to begin with, then you'll be fine. The book gives some sample essays though, so you can see what they're looking for... I also used it to study a glossary of literary devices which came in handy.</p>
<p>I wouldn't bother with a book for AP english language.</p>
<p>Just study rhetorical terms/methods for the essays, you'll be sure to get at least one essay on that. I don't even remember what the multiple choice is like, to be honest, but I know I thought it was plenty easy.</p>
<p>APUSH, don't use the Cliffs Notes book, whatever you do. It's horrible. I took the class, and still didn't know some of the terms it tells you to know (that it doesn't tell you what they are, either), and they didn't show up on the exam. Princeton Review is pretty good for it, though, I borrowed that one from a friend.</p>
<p>Chem, seriously, I don't know how you'd self study. I took the class, and thought it the exam was really easy, but they're revamping the exam next year. I don't know if anyone's gonna know how to study for it, whether they're in a class or not, 'cause of the new formatting. If you find out what topics will be on the exam, you can probably just teach yourself the different stuff from different websites. Get a copy of the equation sheet, for sure. You'll know that you're decently prepared once you know what all the equations are forthat was one of my last ways of studying, and I asked my teacher all the ones I was unclear on, and it was a good refresher.</p>
<p>textbook for chemistry: chang 8th ed. my school used zumdahl but i didn't like it.. my teacher preferred chang anyways... it's an easy read. schmivy is right though; they are changing the exam next year. no essay/free response choices. so you should talk to someone familiar with that to be sure what teh format is. also, there is a website online of all the old FR questions and a few MC exams. also, prep book: 5 steps to a 5. don't use barron's.. lots of extra info and typos.</p>
<p>apush... if you're self studying, read like two chapters of American Pageant each week (which is what our class did) and just take notes on key points and stuff like that. you should do fine... it's really easy. also, get a hold of old multiple choice exams.. they tend to repeat the same ones A LOT.</p>
