<p>From what I heard, these two tests got harder recently; the May and June versions were far cries from what they used to be. I took the Math II myself and I postponed the Physics to October because I was not even prepared for the easier previous tests let alone the new and harder ones. From my own observations, the Math II was a lot harder than any practice test I took in the past to prepare for it, and since I wasn't prepared for the worst I ended up with a 760, so...retake. Can I get some input on how to prepare for these two tests which are harder now, most importantly the Physics one, preferably from someone who has taken the May/June 2014 Physics?</p>
<p>I took both tests in June. I’d say the Barron’s Math II book is the way to go. For physics, I don’t know how much background you have, but I would pay special attention to topics like optics and thermodynamics which aren’t given as much attention as regular mechanica and electromagnetism in physics classes. I had two years of physics though, that probably helped. I used the Barron’s physics book but it had a lot of typos so I’d be wary. I think the Sparknotes practice questions overprepare you which is good. </p>
<p>Well I had 1 year (of 2 bad teachers who spoke bad English). Even one of the smartest students in our class omitted 13 questions for the June physics test, so idk, I’m just really worried. I might end up having to read an entire textbook.</p>
<p>I thought the Sparknotes practice questions for Math II were great - IMO, no need to spend money on a book. I got a 790 BTW.</p>
<p>I know you’re probably going to retake it regardless of what I say, but just saying that while a higher math II score would be better, top colleges view anything above a 750 as being the same score… so you’re fine with a 760, honestly.</p>