<p>Any suggestions? I was going to get the Barron's book for math and the kaplan book for history but I was wondering if anyone had any opinions. Also... any particular study strategies from anyone who scored 700+?</p>
<p>Additionally, I don't mind if the review book is more detailed or harder than the actual test. Actually, i'd prefer if the book were full of information to further intensify by study session</p>
<p>Math IC: Barron's is supposedly quite good, as is Kaplan. Buy Rusen Meylani's 10 Realistic SAT II Math IC Test Booklets---it's a life saver.</p>
<p>US History: A good AP book such as John Newman's AMSCO book is best for the material, whereas a good SATII book such as Kaplan or Sparknotes is best for the practice tests. I really like the way the AMSCO book breaks topics down---it makes history seem almost intuitive.</p>
<p>the AMSCO book fails to cover the pre-columbian era adequately. sparknotes can cover that up. otherwise, I agree wtih the AMSCO review</p>
<p>you should really get the real SAT II subject test by college board because they tell you what exactly you need to know. I studied from the barons and when i took the test there was one problem on matrices, and i got really ****ed off because I didn't remember how to do it and baron didn't prep up on those. when I went back to the real SAT II subject test by college board I was looking at what you need to know for the math I content and it specificly said matrices!!!</p>
<p>Well I'm in pre-calc right now, so I know a lot of what's on the math already, I guess it's just getting used to the questions and reviewing material. Since I'm on a limited budget, should i get the 10 Realistic SAT II Math IC Test Booklets or Barron's math if it could only be one or another?</p>
<p>If you want review, then Barrons; if you want practice definitely 10 Realistic SAT II Math IC Test Booklets.</p>
<p>hmm i only got a 610 in barrons and i heard barrons was harder or something. does anyone know if this is true? (i'm aiming for a 650+)</p>
<p>US History: Use your AP review book, if you have one. REA is really good.</p>
<p>barron's is harder, it is true</p>
<p>Unfortunately, I never took APUSH--I would have this year but our school has changed to the IB program and the test isn't even until next year. :-/ I have a feeling that I'm screwed because of that...</p>