Physics Subject Test Prep Book?

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<p>Okay, so I am looking to find a prep book for the physics subject test I plan to take in January as the engineering school i want to apply to recommends I take it. I wish to study biomedical engineering.</p>

<p>The problem is I have minimal physics knowledge. I am about 1/2 through a general physics class at my high school (my schedule prevents me from taking AP because I'm in AP Bio when AP Physics is). I have completed Calculus (The equivalent of AB and BC) and I am good at math (all A's in math classes and 790 SAT Math, 730 Math 2 Subject Test).</p>

<p>The school I am applying to is very elite and I want to score well (750-800 range).</p>

<p>Can anyone recommend a good book to prep for teaching/explaining the material on the test?
And then one with the best practice tests?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for any replies.</p>

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<p>I’m using Princeton review, which is good. Read through Sparknotes for supplemental material.</p>

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<p>Not to hijack your thread, but I was just coming over to ask a similar question. My son has a general physics class as well and I don’t think he will be learning everything he needs for the June subject test…In addition to suggestions for books like the PR, are there any online courses like TestMasters, etc. folks have used when trying to make up the deficit in knowledge? Thanks!</p>

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<p>definitely do sparknotes
it’s free and easy to understand
good luck!</p>

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<p>I don’t know if anyone still needs this, but I had to take the Physics Subject Test and had only taken a basic mechanics physics course in high school. I had to learn all of electricity and magnetism, modern physics, thermodynamics, etc for the test. I bought the Princeton Review and also made use of the free online sparknotes book. I ended up with an 800 on the test, so I would definitely recommend using both of those sources together :)</p>

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<p>firecy,
Do you recall which high school text you used in the classroom? Thanks!</p>

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<p>I used the Kaplan book to study for the physics subject test. I found it to be very helpful. I took the test at the end of my sophomore year after taking an honors physics class. I got a 710 which was significantly better than I was expecting. I don’t have a particular proclivity towards math and science as you do, so I figure if I was able to get (marginally) over a 700, you should definitely be able to get over 750 and maybe an 800. I also took the math II test at the time and got a 690 if that helps put it into perspective.</p>