Using Direct Hits: Can an international student score at least 700 in USHistory?

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<p>So, I was considering giving the USHistory test a try, to take it either in November or December. If I studied USHistory,** I would be basically starting from scratch. **</p>

<p>So, if I use Direct Hits USHistory + Sparknotes USHistory, would any score at 700+ be do-able?</p>

<p>Thank you very much in advance.</p>

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<p>If you’re starting completely from scratch, I’d HIGHLY suggest getting AMSCO’s AP guide to get a full background into USH first. As long as you’ve read through that nicely, any other slimmer review book should suffice.</p>

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<p>Hm. AMSCO seems really comprehensive, but it is 700+ pages and senior year will be very busy indeed. Do you believe it will be possible to study sufficiently before November/December?</p>

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<p>I think DH should be enough for you. Start early, though.</p>

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<p>Does AMSCO pretty much teach you everything you need to know to ace the APUSH and probably the US sat?</p>

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<p>Yes, but DH does it in about 400 fewer pages.</p>

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<p>Alright. I ordered DH, and I might consider AMSCO later on. Maybe I’ll want to buy if I finish studying DH early. In the meantime (before DH actually arrives) I’m studying Sparknotes USHistory to get as good as possible a foundation on the topics covered by the US History test.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone.</p>

<p>(@314159265: Do you have any estimate on how much time DH would require? I’m fairly good at memorizing completely random facts, and very good when it comes to cause-and-effect events)</p>

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<p>I powered through it in about 2-3 days before the AP US History exam.</p>