<p>I'm currently in AP Spanish Literature and have gotten A's in Spanish 1-4, but I'm concerned that I can't compete with native speakers. I'd like to get around a 700, any thoughts on the difficulty of the test and/or any tips on how to study for it...(I would take it in November)?</p>
<p>I'd like some tips too. What are good review books?</p>
<p>I did not use a specific review book - but I did take various practice tests, all of which gave me very accurate results (I got 680 - 720 on all practice tests, and a 700 on the exam). </p>
<p>The best prep was reading novels in Spanish - you cannot imagine how much that helps. </p>
<p>The test seemed very easy. As an AP Spanish student, you will probably finish in about 20 minutes. (I did.) So leave Spanish for last, and if you have a nice proctor you can leave the test room early.</p>
<p>Of course, look over the test in that extra time, but leave if you really feel you are done. Spanish isn't one of those tests where more time will really help you - all the time in the world won't teach you that vocab word you don't know.</p>
<p>And when scores come out, don't be disappointed. I was sad about my 700 - until I saw the statistics on the test. 1/2 of the takers are native speakers. The NATIVE SPEAKER average is 725. The average for someone with 4 years of Spanish is in the high 500's. </p>
<p>So, yes, your persentile and score will be really low - but only b/c you were about against all those native speakers.</p>
<p>Anyone else?</p>