<p>So I've found really helpful threads about the SAT Math Level 2, and will be purchasing a few prep books for it. However, I'm also going to be taking the SAT Physics, which is easily the one I need more work on.</p>
<p>For those of you who have taken the SAT Physics, how did you review? What prep books did you use? I'm really aiming for an 800, so I'd like to find some released tests (or any practice tests that are close to the real thing) to help as well.</p>
<p>I’ve already purchased the Barron’s book, but I’ve been reading that it’s not very good for the SAT prep? Should I buy a different book?</p>
<p>Bump </p>
<p>Which books did you find for Math 2c ? I already got barron’s and am going to start . What about Chungs? </p>
<p>@PuzzledPimp This is the other tread that I found:</p>
<p><a href=“The Complete Guide to SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics - SAT Subject Test Preparation - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/sat-subject-tests-preparation/544092-the-complete-guide-to-sat-subject-tests-in-mathematics.html</a></p>
<p>For the math level 2, I will be getting the “15 Realistic Tests for Math Level 2,” and possibly the Barron’s (you can find both of these under “preparation” in the above thread), </p>
<p>I’ve read that Princeton Review is good for the SAT Physics. Is this true? I currently have Barron’s, but I’ve read some not-great things about it from those who have used it.</p>
<p>Bump</p>
<p>If you did well in your Physics class, you really only need to cover the topics you don’t know. Probably very few of the topics you do know will need brushing up on.</p>
<p>@cosmological Are there any prep books that would be good for this? I’d like to briefly review some topics we haven’t talked about for a while (like mechanics), but I also would like to have a lot of practice tests to get used to the questions.</p>
<p>I have heard that Kaplan is better for concepts but weaker overall, and that Princeton Review is best if you put in the extra bit of effort, since it goes more in detail.</p>
<p>Yeah I’ve heard a lot of people say Princeton Review. I’ll probably end up buying a used copy on Amazon, along with the Barron’s Math Level 2 and that “15 Realistic SAT Math Level 2 Tests” book. Thanks for the help!</p>
<p>Does the Physics subject test have a lot of math? Or any math at all? That’s the only part of physics I’m good at. I just guess on the theoretical questions. I hate those. Gosh.</p>
<p>Actually, I’m not sure. I noticed that the test doesn’t allow a calculator. I’d assume it’s more conceptual than mathematical, or the numbers are very simple to calculate.</p>
<p>Apparently you’re not allowed to use calculators or reference tables. Guess I’m not taking it then.</p>
<p>Barron’s is good enough. </p>
<p>Ugh, I’m great at Mechanics and E&M but I suck at optics and am only OK at thermo/modern. I just wish the test was more like Physics C(which I took).</p>
<p>@rkepp12 how’d you end up doing on the Physics subject test? Any insights you can provide on that/ the math 2?</p>
<p>@Ennnnn I ended up with a 790 on the physics and an 800 on the math level 2. I’m more than happy with these scores, especially since they earned me admission to MIT for the fall of 2015!</p>
<p>For the physics, I used a combination of three resources: the Barron’s review book, Sparknotes (online), and the AP Physics textbook from school (my physics teacher let me take a book over the summer and practice). This combination was perfect, because I was able to learn the material properly with the textbook, then get extra practice and hints from the Barron’s and Sparknotes resources.</p>
<p>For the Math Level 2, I simply used Barron’s. Math has always been my stronger subject, and the test is more about applying concepts to different types of questions. I would make sure you are familiar with some basic Calculus concepts (limits, possibly derivatives, difference quotient, etc.) because, while the test is feasible without Calculus techniques, using Calculus makes these types of questions much easier.</p>
<p>If anyone ever has questions about the test, feel free to message me. I would be more than happy to answer them whenever I can!</p>
<p>@rkepp12 congrats mate</p>
<p>@rkepp12 Congratulations! Getting into MIT is an awesome feat. I was one of the first people to comment on this thread. I did well too I got 800 in both math level 2 and physics . Good luck for future! I am sure it’ll be great :)</p>