Self Study for SAT II

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<p>Hey I was wondering if anyone knows any good books to study for SAT II</p>

<p>I am going to take </p>

<p>US History (I have taken AP USH, APUSGOV and have PR review book for APUSH)</p>

<p>as for MathIIC I am in Calc (I have one arco SAT II math) I got it for free and I was wondering if there are any better books - I basically know all the stuff but need to practice because I won't be able to finish on time at this rate</p>

<p>and lastly I was considering AP Bio E/M (I took the placement exam and was allowed in AP Bio this year, but didn't fit my schedule) So I haven't studied bio in 4 years, but I have CLiffs AP bio book is this good enough to study for SAT II or is there another alternative?</p>

<p>sorry for the sloppy post, but thanks for the help</p>

<p>so basically will this method suffice? or should I pick up some other books or try something else?</p>

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<p>I don’t know anything on
us II</p>

<p>but as for math IIC, get the official CB book with two administered tests. If you know most of the material, that book should be good to get a perfect. </p>

<p>For bio, cliffs will suffice.</p>

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<p>alright thanks I’ll look into the official CB book, I imagine I should know most of the stuff, maybe a few things I don’t remember, but will remember after reviewing</p>

<p>Also if I use cliffsap for BIO any suggestions for Bio E or Bio M</p>

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<p>CliffsAP Bio is sooo detailed. I think it’s overkill.</p>

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<p>Mojay, when are you taking SAT II’s?</p>

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<p>What do you recommend instead of CliffsAP? - masjenbu</p>

<p>I have to take in Jan no choice (I am a senior)</p>

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<p>I would recommend AMSCO for US History.</p>

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<p>Thanks but I only need a light review for US History cause I’ve already taken AP test and have my old textbooks and everything</p>

<p>I’m more concerned about MATHIIC and BIO E/M</p>

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<p>Unless you know how to cram really well, i suggest you get the PR or the 5 steps to a 5 book.</p>

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<p>I used the Cliffnotes AP Biology book for my AP test and the SAT.
I got a 5 on the AP test simply by memorizing every sentence in that book.
And I just used it for this last SAT II test date for the Biology test, and it helped A LOT. To me at least, the subject test is just as detailed as the AP test, so it really came in handy. I’m hoping for a 770+.</p>

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<p>I think Barrons/PR should be good for bio</p>

<p>I have Barrons, PR, and CliffsAP and CliffsAP has soo much stuff that is not covered in Barrons/PR/Sparknotes. I think it’s cause it’s tailored to the AP test (which tests a greater content area)</p>

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<p>drpvv - Which Bio SAT II did you take E or M?</p>

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<p>For US History, I would suggest you review the Sparknotes book. It’s just a basic review of the material of the test and reading through it will help refresh your mind. They also have 8 practice tests in there, and from what people say, they are a pretty accurate (maybe a bit harder than the real thing).</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>mabsjenbu, do you think it will be necessary to buy Barrons/PR I basically have one shot in Jan. to do good, so I want to make sure I have the best resources available</p>

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<p>thanks Malfunction - I’m pretty much set for SAT II US History, just going to practice and go over what I get wrong. What is the usual curve on SATII US?</p>

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<p>ok thanks alot that seems pretty decent. I’ll have to see how I do on a practice test</p>