<p>I'm currently enrolled in a pretty rigorous pre-cal course - my questions are when should I take the Math level II subject test? Right after I finish my course? I'm not even sure if that's possible because my sister has her graduation the day before the subject test...</p>
<p>Also what prep materials are useful? Does CB publish practice tests, like they do for the SAT I? </p>
<p>Lastly, I'm thinking about taking the Physics subject test, however my school doesn't offer AP physics, and the physics course I'm in right now isn't that great (it isn't terrible, but certainly not rigorous). Should I take the Physics test right after my class ends - or wait and do some self-study?</p>
<p>Ideally, you want to begin studying on your own a month or two before the test while you're taking the class. That way, when the class is over, your as fresh as possible on what you've learned and class and you've already done all the extra studying you need.</p>
<p>If that's not feasible, then in my opinion, taking the course and then leaving some time to do extra studying is better than taking the test right after the course with no extra studying.</p>
<p>CB has a book for all the subject tests with 1-2 practice tests for each test. This book is useful for the most accurate practice tests AS WELL AS the most accurate curve predictions (other books have bogus curves).</p>
<p>Did all my Math II studying out of Barron's and I actually took the test over half a year after my honors precalc class ended. Expecting an 800 come Feb 12.</p>
<p>As for physics, I hear PR is the best with barron's in second.</p>
<p>Review books are essential for both of these exams. For the Math2, I would it right after you finish the course and take a couple of practice tests before you actually go to take the official SAT. For physics, if you think your course isnt rigorous enough to prepare you for the SATII then I would allot some time in the summer to review and study for the test and take it in October.<br>
In the end, just make sure that you are confident in your abilities when you are entering the exam room. There is no need to take an SATII if you do not feel as though you will do the best you can possibly do.</p>
<p>See I'm not really sure if my physics classes covers enough - I went to the CB site and looked at the topics to be covered, but it doesn't say how hard the questions will be.</p>
<p>Also, I've already taken AP U.S History, so I was wondering if it would be worthwhile to take the U.S History subject test. I'm pretty confident that I could score in the high 700's with a little studying... but I've already taken the AP exam which is a better measure of my knowledge, so would colleges even look at the subject test score?</p>
<p>If you feel you can do well, go ahead. In my opinion, subject tests are weighted more heavily than AP tests, whether you've taken them in the same subject or not.</p>