<p>I've taken about 3 Barron's tests, and the one CB test. I'm doing well on them, but the fact that I miss 9 or so questions on each Barrons test (though scaled to 800) is a little discouraging, since I find it hard to believe that -9 = 800, esp knowing that on the real CB test, -2/3 is 800.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any last minute tips on how to achieve that elusive 800? Any past experiences with Barrons/PR v. the real thing would be nice too...I hear things about how a 700 (-30) on Barrons = 800 on CB...</p>
<p>I also have the PR book and will take a look at their review section as well, though I may not have time to do a few practice tests.</p>
<p>well consider thta the barrons q's are much harder than the actual test..</p>
<p>A 700 is a -30 for Barrons? O_o</p>
<p>I've taken 10 practice tests, I think I'm ready. I just need to make sure I make no stupid mistakes. Breathe a lot and read carefully. </p>
<p>I'm also hoping to get the elusive 800, the curve doesn't help lol</p>
<p>i think if you get 20 wrong you can still get a 700</p>
<p>The test doesnt look to hard, the only thing im having trouble with is the memorization stuff...like colors and precipitates. So make sure you got that down. </p>
<p>Anyone know what you get w/the test, i know u get a periodic table but do they give u a reference table? In my review book theres questions on the practice test that say refer to the table????? (Princeton Review book)</p>
<p>I think they're talking about a table of experimentally obtained values that is provided for certain questions</p>
<p>My advice: don't panic and watch your pace. The test itself is not very difficult for pretty good students. (assuming chem is one of your better subjects if you're taking the test)</p>
<p>It's also a really good idea to use "all" your knowledge when looking at the problems. Looking at them from one prespective doesn't hurt, but look at them from different ways.</p>
<p>Yeah, im pretty much near the top of the class for my AP chem class in California (this is a decent school), and I've been getting -10 on the Barrons. I find this hard to believe since I usually score the top scores in my class, but I hope it just means Barrons is retarded. AP Chem is the 2nd hardest class in my school next to AP Physics.</p>