<p>Hi CCers,</p>
<p>I'm thinking about taking the SAT II US History test. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, I did not take APUSH (my school doesn't offer it).
However, I did take US history honors sophomore year. Let's just assume, for my purposes, that I have not taken ANY us history course. </p>
<p>Is it possible to self-study for the SAT II us history test and achieve a 750+?</p>
<p>My opinion may differ from others on this forum, but I honestly believe that if you put your mind to it and study a good portion each day, you may succeed. I myself am put into a rather unfortunate situation - my school did not have any room to place me in pre-calculus this year as a sophomore. They asked me to take a test which utimately placed me in AP Calculus AB (I have no idea how that happened; I guessed on many of the questions). I’m doing quite well in that class right now, but the thing is, I have to take the SAT Math II test this June with hardly any previous knowledge of pre-cal. I’ve just started learning the pre-calculus topics needed for the subject test, and I am gradually improving. So back to the subject: If you are willing to apply at least 2+ hours a day learning this material, then I believe that you have great potential in getting in the high seventies. Good luck!</p>
<p>I agree with Yellersam. You can absolutely self study for the SAT ll US History without an APUSH class.</p>
<p>Be EFFICIENT with your studying time. I highly recommend Larry Krieger’s AP US History: The Essential Content. He knows the test so you can maximize your learning what will actually be tested, not some interesting but not tested areas.</p>
<p>[Amazon.com:</a> The Insider’s Complete Guide to AP US History: The Essential Content (9780985291204): Larry Krieger: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Insiders-Complete-Guide-History-Essential/dp/0985291206]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Insiders-Complete-Guide-History-Essential/dp/0985291206)</p>
<p>This should be combined with working with the real questions and exams released by the College Board.</p>
<p>If you put in the time, you will be successful!</p>
<p>thank you so much for your responses. </p>
<p>@Bobby, do you know where can I find released exams? Are they solely found in the official sat subject guide?</p>
<p>Sure, I did it. History is pretty easy. It’s like learning Harry Potter trivia except the stuff you’re learning is true.</p>
<p>Tell us how you do!</p>
<p>Get the standard us history textbook — The Americans — and read it.</p>
<p>You should be fine</p>