<p>Hey everyone, i'm planning on taking 2 subject tests at October (and if i'll need to make up then november as well I guess).
I'm an international student and i'm after my military service now, so i'm 4 years after high school and I kinda need to study the subjects from scratch.
So I was wondering which books would be the best for each subject?
And what's easier to self study, USH or Biology (I'm planning on a business / economics major, so does it matter if I take USH or Bio?)?
I didn't study USH or biology in high school, I did study math to in an equivalent level to math II but that was over 4 years ago hehe.</p>
<p>For math I thought about getting the Barron's, the CB book and McGraw-Hill, and incase i'll need some more prep i'll use sparknotes, will that be enough?.</p>
<p>For USH I got the Essential guide by Larry Krieger and i'll order the official CB book and also learn Sparknotes, is that enough or should I get another book?</p>
<p>If bio is better then which books should I get?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance :)</p>
<p>I took USH and got a 770. I used Essential Content only. You’ll be fine with that.</p>
<p>I’m not of any help for the other two subjects, however.</p>
<p>Cool, thanks.
Any other thoughts on USH/ Bio? And the books for Math II?</p>
<p>Dr. Chung’s for Math. – Has many practice tests. Dr. Chung’s has a reputation for being much more difficult than the real test, so it’s up to you to decide whether harder material will better prepare you for the real test, or just throw you off. (Personally, Dr. Chung’s was my favorite review for the math)</p>
<p>I’d also suggest the Princeton Review Math I and II (you’ll use the II part of the book) to complement your Dr. Chung’s tests. The PR book covers what you’ll need to know for the test. Since some of the Math IIC test comprises of IC level mathematics, this book will come in handy, as you have the ability to learn(or brush up on) ALL the concepts tested. Additionally, all the topics seem nicely arranged in order of difficulty, including important tips/tricks throughout each section and a practice drill at the end of each section. </p>
<p>Aaaaaand of course the SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Levels 1 & 2. This book will give you two tests (2 for IC, and 2 for IIC) created by the College board - These are, in my opinion, invaluable; So use them carefully and strategically.</p>
<p>I used Barron’s and the CB book together and garnered an 800. You can’t go wrong with that combination! Barron’s overprepares you but it’s nice to go into the test and breathe a sigh of relief knowing you won’t be pressed for time because you know how to do 90% of the problems without too much effort.</p>
<p>I’d agree with blah^, Barron’s is the best prep, but you should do the Blue Book practice test as well.</p>
<p>Allright, I guess i’m covered for math now. Any insights on USH / Bio? :)</p>
<p>I never took the USH subject test, but for the AP test I used a combination of AMSCO/crash course. If you’re getting Essential Content, you won’t need crash course but I would consider trying to get your hands on the AMSCO pdf or purchasing a copy of it!</p>