<p>I just want to know the general difficulty level for these exams and if a boatload of preparation is necessary. I'm looking to get 650+ on both of them. I took AP Bio last year and got a 5 on the exam, and I'm in Calculus AB right now after finishing Pre-Calculus with a 97.5%.</p>
<p>These were last-minute sign-ups because it turns out three of the colleges I'm applying to require at least two SAT II's. I just want some opinions here.</p>
<p>If you’re looking to get 650+, I don’t think a boatload of preparation is necessary. I read it somewhere on this forum that 3 weeks of prep after honors bio is enough to pull an 800. You have completed AP Bio…</p>
<p>Regarding Math II, I think you should be fine as well. Math II is Precalculus-based, completing Precalculus and your current Calculus AB class should help you out. Just review the concepts. I have also heard that the Barron’s Math II can help you get a great score because it is harder than the real thing.</p>
<p>Good Luck! :)</p>
<p>As for the bio goes, you should be looking at 700+. For some reason people on this website talk about getting 800s like its no big deal. The valedictorian of my class got a 730. He had a 99 in AP bio, got a 5 on the exam, and has a 99.99% chance of getting into Cornell ED for like ecology and evolution or something along those lines. Salutatorian got a 720 on the test and got a 100 in the class and a 5. I had a 95 in the class and got a 780 and also got a 5. Getting an 800 is not easy, I just listed these facts to show you. You should do well regardless based off of your stats. Just don’t go in thinking its a cake walk, you will regret it.</p>
<p>The SAT bio tests you on random info at times, that may be why. </p>
<p>I feel like you shouldn’t need too much prep for bio. Just go and get Barron’s, and read it through a couple times and take the practice tests. </p>
<p>And you should be fine for math too. The math II focuses on algebra mostly, as well as some basic trig identities and radians from pre-calc. Know some basic limits too.</p>