SAT Subject Test: Biology E/M?

<p>I'm a freshman and I'm taking Honors Biology. I got a 84% last semester, but failed the final. I'm not the greatest test taker & standardized test taker, but I was planning on going to this early college called Bard College at Simon's Rock. I would apply next year. I wanted something to stand out from everyone else. I'm not the greatest science person, but if I study I think I would do fine. I usually get like C's on the tests, but I get lots of A's and B's too. I know lots of you will say why would you want to do this then? Well, I think I could do it and I will try my hardest. </p>

<p>I also think I like this semester better. That's why I would take E and would do better at that. I have a 84% now, but I think I could get an A. Is there any book for me to study for this, I saw one for US History & World History but not Biology? Also, are these subject tests like the AP Exam? Is the AP Exam a lot harder? I was also going to take AP World History next year. If I do that, should I just take that subject test too? I would think I would take the test on the June date, and we get out at the end of may. I rather take it now, because I will forget some of it later on. How do you register, and what's the cost? Is this a hard test? I haven't taken any SAT or ACT test yet. I will take the PSAT next year though and have a book from Kaplan. Is the test similar to the AP exam? How do I study? Also, what is the best book to study for it? I have heard that Barron is too hard, but useful. And Princeton Review is easier, and better to read. I heard those two are the best for this test, but which one is best do you think? Should I do it, what's your feedback. How do I register, and should I ask my teacher if I'm ready? Thank you!</p>

<p>A lot of the questions you are asking can be answered if you type SAT Biology, SAT Subject Test, AP exams, and ACT exam into Google and click on the first link, but I'll be nice.</p>

<p>For Biology, I recommend a combination of [url=<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cracking-2009-College-Test-Prep/dp/0375428569/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1235263365&sr=8-2%5DPR%5B/url"&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Cracking-2009-College-Test-Prep/dp/0375428569/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1235263365&sr=8-2]PR[/url&lt;/a&gt;] and [url=<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Barrons-Subject-Test-Biology-Prepare/dp/0764135198/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1235263388&sr=8-3%5DBarron's%5B/url"&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Barrons-Subject-Test-Biology-Prepare/dp/0764135198/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1235263388&sr=8-3]Barron's[/url&lt;/a&gt;]. The AP exam is a bit more detailed, but manageable if you plan on self-studying; it is mainly rote-memorization, and there are some reports of people scoring a 5 on the AP Biology exam after reading a prep book. The best AP Biology prep book is Cliff's AP Biology.</p>

<p>The cost of an SAT Subject Test is $29, $20 for basic registration and $9 for the test. You can register on this [url=<a href="http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html%5Dlink%5B/url"&gt;http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html]link[/url&lt;/a&gt;]. </p>

<p>If you take AP World History, you might as well take the SAT Subject Test. I thought the SAT World History was really easy, after taking the AP exam, but I have some friends who got a 5 on the AP World and got like low 700s or high 600s on the SAT II World History.</p>

<p>The last time I checked, an AP exam cost $84 (probably $90 now), but fee waivers might be available from your school if you are free or reduced lunch. </p>

<p>The PSAT is similar to the SAT, just no essay writing. There is really no good book for the PSAT. I would recommend reading various SAT prep books [College Board (most accurate practice tests), Princeton Review (just a must for most major standardized exams), Barron's SAT 2400 (pretty helpful, really difficult practice questions), RocketReview (never used it, but it has good reviews); Barron's SAT (the thick one) is absolutely horrid in my opinion. It was first published in the 1950s and I don't think they've made many changes since] to study for the PSAT. Look up these books by typing them into Amazon.com. To register, contact your school about it. My school signs every sophomore and junior up, so your school might be similar. If not, you can always read about it on collegeboard.com</p>

<p>Thanks, but I did google but I really wanted to know if you thought I should take it? I didn't want to take the AP exam for Biology, I just wanted to know if it was similar to it. I have no intention in taking it. I really am just not sure if I'm ready, and that's my real question here. Thanks again!</p>

<p>The College Board has an individual book for biology preparation. I have reviewed it and it looks good. D has not taken the test, but I know students who like this prep book.</p>

<p>Thanks, and is that part of College's Board guide to all the subject tests? Or just Biology?</p>

<p>Collegeboard doesn’t have a book that is specifically directed towards Biology. It does, however, have a booklet with sample tests for all the subject tests.</p>

<p>If you are looking for accurate and reliable books, I suggest PR and Barrons.</p>

<p>Thanks anhtimmy. I don’t think I’m going to take it now, my Bio teacher said we shouldn’t.</p>