<p>I've had questions in the past as to what the best books for particular subjects are, and have seen them often as well. I think it would be useful to most people if there was a single condensed thread. Soon I'll be wanting to know about Physics, Calc and Chem myself...</p>
<p>In my opinion:
<em>Biology</em> -Cliff's Notes. It's old compared to the Princeton Review, but outclasses it completely. I read it through twice and scored a 5 on the exam.</p>
<p><em>US History</em> -AMSCO's United States History. Rare book, I had to order it off of the publisher's website. A bit long, too, but engaging and concise. I didn't have it when I took the AP test, but almost two years later I read it before the SAT 2 US History, and scored 800.</p>
<p><em>Psychology</em> -Barron's. I self-studied the subject last year, and I have to say the test is basically a joke. I read this twice and got a 5.</p>
<p>I used REA for US History, took 3 of the multiple choice practice tests and skimmed over my weak areas for the 2 nights before the test.
Got a 5.</p>
<p>How did you go about studying for Psych? Did you just read the material and get an understanding of concepts, or did you consciously memorize definitions and names?</p>
<p>hi I was wondering whether you only used the Barron's book to study for Psych, or if u used any other books along with the Barron's book. If u only used the Barron's book, is it enough to get a 5?</p>
<p>Physics C- Physics for scientist and engineers by Tipler
Physics B- Physics 6th edition by Cutnell and Johnson, I read this in addition to the class textbook of Contemporary College physics by jones/childers, which has a lot of good problems in it. The Cutnell one gives you info you dont need for the test but it is fun to read, and gives good derivations to formulas.</p>
<p>Looks like several 'book on ___?" posts have popped up after this still. Oh well, still trying.</p>
<p>For psych, I did read along in several chapters of a text book, but to be honest Barron's alone is at least enough for a 4, likely even a 5. I just asked the school's psych teacher to lend me a book on the side.</p>