<p>just wonderin...how much preparation time did u guys/girls need (700+ scorers) b/c im plannin to take it in Nov. but i'll be startin AP Calc AB in august?</p>
<p>Don't worry you don't need calculus to do well on level 2 [I don't even think there are any calculus concepts on it], but yeah I didn't do any prep for it and I did fine, so...</p>
<p>I didn't prepare at all...also, there is one, maybe not calculus concept on there -- limits....</p>
<p>I wouldn't say its calculus</p>
<p>id say about 2 weeks of barrons review. i mean i studied for that amount of time while enrolled in a precalc class and did great (790). and also if u decide to use barrons, dont get hisheartened by the low scores from the book because the questions are definitly harder than those on the test. even getting like 10 wrong in barrons id say isnt much to stress over.</p>
<p>One week, while studying for SAT Eng Lit at the same time. I actually found Barron's to be on par with the real test, which is kind of sad (for me)...</p>
<p>Calculus was nice for the limits/functions stuff, but if you have a good grasp of those concepts, it's nothing to worry about.</p>
<p>My son probably spent around 4-6 hours on it (Barrons), got 800. He is naturally good in math though.</p>
<p>Calculus methods saved me time on one question where I couldn't remember the appropriate equation from Algebra. Besides that, calculus isn't really necessary besides the fact that more math classes = broader experience = better score.</p>
<p>I didn't prepare at all, and got 800. If you've taken a good precalc class, you shouldn't have trouble getting 700+.</p>
<p>It all depends what level of Math you're at. If you're enrolled in Calc or have already completed it, you might find that a lot of the material on the test is pretty old stuff. I took the test at the start of Jr. year when i was in Calc BC and all it took me was a couple hours to review some of the basic concepts from pre calc and i did great (800). Personally I found the IIC much easier than the math section on either the SAT I or the ACT. The reason for this, i figure, is because the IIC tests you're general knowlege of material and subject matter, whereas the SAT I, while the material is easier, has problems that test your critical thinking abilities. For example, the SAT I has questions that, no matter your preperation or math level, cannot be solved in any timely matter.<br>
The good news is that math is something that can be studied and perfected, unlike the reading or writing sections. There is only a set number of different problems that can be asked. I hope you understood at least some of this. Good Luck!</p>
<p>I took the test in June after a year of PreCalc and got a 760. I took all 2 of the Sparknotes practice tests, skimmed through PR, skimmed through Barrons, and took the Real SAT II.</p>