SAT Subject Test Biology without any AP?

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Hello,
So the thing is, I’m an international student looking to apply to college in the US next year. I am planning to take the SAT Subject Test this fall, probably in October. My question is, can/should I take the Biology test (either E or M, doesn’t matter) without taking an AP class or any other relevant Bio classes in high school (my school doesn’t offer AP, I took Bio classes in 9th and 10th grade, but it is irrelevant since I haven’t learned anything from them). Is it possible to study everything on my own throughout this summer?
If yes, could you please recommend the best prep books, that contain everything I need to know, without having learned anything beforehand? I am aiming for 700+, I’d rather not take it than score less.
Thank you in advance!

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Despite what some posters on CC think, AP courses are not needed to take any SAT Subject Test. For Biology, from the College Board:

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Personally, I used no prep books for any of my subject tests, so I can’t help you there. Another poster may be able to give recommendations.

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@skieurope Thanks for your answer, I hope I’ll be able to self study everything without any courses at all.

Can someone recommend me the best books that include all the content tested on the SAT? Pleaseee

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I think Princeton Review SAT II Bio is good for both of the tests.

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D took SAT 2 Bio at the end of 9th grade Bio (not AP) and got a 790. She might have gotten an 800 if she had waited to take it at the end of 11th grade but she wanted to have a subject test under her belt early.

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^ and that’s very good thinking. getting a subject test out of the way in 9th or 10th grade frees up a lot of time and eliminates a lot of stress in the future.

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IMO, while it may seem like it, there really isn’t much of a difference between 790 and 800. Yet a 790 in ninth grade is definitely more impressive than an 800 in 11th.

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same, I have only taken Honors Biology back in sophomore year, which was last year, and I am planning on taking Biology exam in October. Right now I am using Kaplan biology and PR AP Biology to study. hope they will help…