SAT II Bio

Test Preparation
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<p>I have a dilemma. I jumped ahead freshman year and took AP Bio (I tested out of Biology and Chemistry). At the time I didn't know that you were supposed to take the SAT IIs right after the AP test. So I didn't take them. </p>

<p>Anyways, I did slightly about average in the class (B, but I might not have gotten all of the concepts), and I ended up with a 4 on the AP. I don't think I would have felt very comfortable taking the SAT II. </p>

<p>So now, 2 years later, Junior year, its time for the SAT IIs, and I'm not sure if I should take the SAT II Bio, and how much should I prepare for it. If I'm going to take an SAT II, I want an 800, or AT LEAST a 790. How should I go about doing this? I heard the SAT IIs were easier, so I shouldn't need to prepare as much considering I've taken the class/AP test (maybe?)?</p>

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<p>anyone ...? :P</p>

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<p>Depends on how you feel about Bio. You can always take SAT IIs after completing your upcoming junior year classes.</p>

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<p>Use barrons...it is the BEST!</p>

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<p>Hm, I don't know how I feel about it... I mean, I ended up with a B in the class and a 4 on the exam - which is supposed to suggest some mastery of the material, but I don't feel too comfortable with the material...</p>

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<p>You don't <em>have</em> to take the SAT II Bio.</p>

<p>But, if you do, use Kaplan. Indisputably the BEST one out there.</p>

<p>Teniz - have you seen sections 6.1, 7.5, 8.3, 10.5, 11.1, 11.4, 12.2, and 12.3 in Barron's? Were they even on the SAT II? Don't think so. Once you disregard all that useless material, Barron's is like a 100 page book with only 3/4 of the info you need.</p>

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<p>My advice is to take the SAT II in Bio, especially since you took AP Bio. One thing about the SAT II Bio, is that it is pretty unpredicatble... one of my friends only counted 5 wrong and got</p>

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<p>I think you should def. take a shot at the bio...</p>

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<p>got? :) </p>

<p>Hmm, well I think I'll be taking it, but I guess I'll have to prep alot still.</p>

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<p>Have you taken any other SAT II's?</p>

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<p>teniz52, is barron's good for AP or SAT II (I heard that it was good for the AP)</p>

<p>and theoneo, was Kaplan's recommended for the SAT II or the AP?</p>

<p>thanks</p>

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<p>I used Kaplan's for the SAT II Biology: E exam, and honestly, while it's not a bad book by any means, I couldn't recommend it.</p>

<p>The review is very in depth and thorough, yes, but a lot of the information they present does not show up on the real exam.</p>

<p>I made a 760 on the Real SAT II Practice Test, but never scored above a 700 on Kaplan's practice tests.</p>

<p>I ended up with a 760 :p</p>

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<p>Kaplan tests were frikin' hard! Barrons tests were easy and I scored 800s on all of them.</p>

<p>Got 730 on real SAT II :(. Retaking in fall. Hoping for 780. Use mix of Kaplan and Barrons. It's really good. Cliffs is awesome too.</p>

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<p>Getting an 800 on SAT II in Bio is harder than getting a 5 on the AP test so if you are aiming for the high 700's it might require a good deal of studying.</p>

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<p>I got an 800 and a 5 just using Kaplan's SAT II book.</p>

<p>Kaplan's AP book is basically the same as their SAT II book, and isn't worth the money. Just get Kaplan's SAT II and, if you want, CliffsAP. Everything else is just good for practice - although bio isn't something you improve on through practice.</p>

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<p>I don't agree with tero771, sorry. I thought the SATII (M) was a lot easier than the AP test. Maybe that's because there are no essays :) I got a 5 on the latter, a 770 on the former, but that was because I slacked off. It's in the same bracket anyhow.</p>

<p>My favorite review book for AP Bio was Princeton Review. I've always hated Barons.</p>

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<p>I thought the AP was easier cause you can easily get a 5 with SAT II knowledge, and there's a lot more room for mistakes :P.</p>