US History: Is the AP test or the SAT Subject Test harder?

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<p>Could I just study the PR APUSH book?</p>

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<p>I only studied for the AP Test, and got a 760 on the SATII.</p>

<p>If that sounds like a score you wouldn't want, then slave away, my friend! But I think if you have been adequately prepared for the AP exam in your class, you'll be able to do well on the SATII.</p>

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<p>do you need to know specific dates and less prominent people (like names of conquistadores)? Or is it just events, and what they set precedence to? Also, do you need to know the Constitution (ex. what is article IV and the 16thamendment)?</p>

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<p>dooit: No, not generally. </p>

<p>The SAT II in US History and AP history felt like two different tests. AP History is more specific about names, events, people, etc. The SAT II also has questions like it but I found a lot more general US history questions on trends and the like.</p>

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<p>Really? I thought it was the opposite? people on this forum have said that the SATII tests a lot of random specific events</p>

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<p>My son took an AP class and the AP test (5, as it turned out later), one month after made 800 on SAT II with absolutely no additional preparation. Since he has done it with two more tests (World Hist and Physics),
it tells me that in general if you are good in AP class you will do well on SAT II with no additional effort.</p>

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<p>So, everybody: How 'bout international students who don't attend any AP class and have no background knowledge of US His ? Yeah, I'm goin' to sit for the US His this Oct, however until now I haven't ferreted out any effective methods to study for the test.</p>

<p>Can you dispense any advice or share any tips with me ? I know it will take a lot doing, but I'll definitely try and follow you advice :). I'm in a real precarious situation now, since there are only two months left to cram two year's worth of history. My target score is only 700 ( is it too much tough to the point of being unfeasible ? )
Much obliged ;)</p>

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<p>The Sat II US History was formerly called the American History and Social Studies subject test. The "social studies" part focusing more on demographic, voting, living, etc. changes. The American History part will be very familiar to someone who took the AP test.</p>

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<p>But that section has been eliminated, corrected? Hence the name change?</p>

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<p>...bump...how 'bout my question above ? Plz, save my neck ! :D</p>

<p>Thanks a bunch ! ;)</p>