<p>Is it possible for someone who has never had physics to earn a 700+ on the SAT subject test through self studying? What books should I use?</p>
<p>It’s possible, but I wouldn’t recommend it. If you’re determined to study physics independently, though, use the Princeton Review.</p>
<p>I just took the test after self-studying a fair portion of the material. It’s not easy, but it’s doable. Just go through PR and maybe one other source and learn everything really thoroughly (I read PR twice and made flashcards for all the formulas). Then take the CB test, the PR tests, and the Sparknotes tests, and review your mistakes. Looking through a high school physics textbook (if you can get your hands on one) can help you pick up some info you won’t find in prep books.</p>
<p>When I took the test, there were a number of things that weren’t covered in any prep materials I used so I had to omit a number of questions, but with the curve I think I still did well. You may not get an 800, but you can probably pull off 700+ if you work hard at it.</p>