<p>I'm planning on taking both the Math IIC and Physics subject tests this June. I would just like to ask for some book recommendations. Keep in mind that I need two 800s on both of these subjects no matter what.</p>
<p>For Math, I have Barron's. I read a lot about how useful it is, even though it's way harder than the real thing. I also have my school book (Blitzer) which I'm planning on reviewing from. I already finished my precalculus course, so all I need is revision. Would Barron's be good enough?</p>
<p>For Physics, I have seen a lot of people recommend PR's book (Cracking the SAT). I'm currently enrolled with a regular Physics class, but I don't think we'll finish the whole course, so I'll have to self-study some stuff. I'll use Holts Physics book to study the stuff first, but what would you suggest for a prep book? I already have Barron's, but do you think I should also get PR to ensure an 800?</p>
<p>I might also get the official CB study guide for Mathematics I and II. I'm currently enrolled with an AP Calc course. Would it be fine if I try taking Math IC along with Math IIC (i.e. will I be able to score something like 700+ with minimum revision)?</p>
<p>Thanks for any help.</p>
<p>If they are really important to you, I would get more than one book for each subject. I like having extra practice tests, and they usually take different approaches to a lot of the topics. I would get Barrons and Princeton Review. I did only get a 780 on physics (but didn’t study the non AP Physics C topics well enough).</p>
<p>As for math if you have the Barrons you will probably get an 800. Not that the book gets you an 800, but you seem committed enough not to make silly mistakes which would cause you to score lower.</p>
<p>Taking AP Calc makes these tests more difficult as you are prone to overthink it. Just try to not think about Calculus too much right before the test. </p>
<p>I don’t know why you would take Math 1 and the Math 2, but you should be able to pass them with minimal studying of the Barrons book (high 700s if not 800)</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>For the Math IIC, you should use Kaplan, although Barrons does have more cheallenging problems. But one reason I say Kaplan is because their tests gave me a score very similar to my real one, whereas with Barrons I always got like 670s while I scored almost 100 points higher on the real one (and I got these scores when I used Kaplan). I think both have a good review of the material, though. Keep in mind Barrons usually over-prepares you, though.</p>
<p>Sparknotes.com offers free online tests for both physics and MATH II. I found them relatively accurate - helpful at any rate.</p>
<p>Thanks for your replies, guys. The reason I’m planning on getting multiple books is for what you just said, Ramblinman. And since I’ll be done with APs, I’ll make sure I throw them from my mind during the SATs. I’m also planning on using Sparknotes, if only for the practice tests.
I don’t really think I’ll need Kaplan for Math Level II as I’m planning on getting at least 700s on Barron’s. We had a good Precalc teacher who used to give us hard quizzes/exams, and to be honest, getting Kaplan for the sole purpose of trying the practice tests is a waste. I’m also going to try Sparknotes, so I think I’m pretty covered as far as practice tests are concerned. </p>
<p>International students are somewhat different as far as college applications are concerned, which is why I’m doing both Math subjects. Does anybody think I’ll be able to get 750+ with minimum revision? I do have Barron’s for it, and I’m planning on just skimming it before the test day.</p>