<p>Are the tests pretty close to the real thing? Did the chapters actually teach you things you needed to know? I've been working through it, and thought it was okay, but would like some other input.</p>
<p>Should I print out Sparknotes to help me out also?</p>
<p>Kaplan's SAT II writing book was wonderful. I didn't use Sparknotes, but I also used PR and some practice from Barron's PSAT book.</p>
<p>it was pretty good, imo</p>
<p>I thought Kaplan was a good resource. For practice tests and projecting your actual score, I would take the Sparknotes tests online. </p>
<p>I found the Sparknotes book to be very helpful as well.</p>