<p>for AP and SAT II? i have barrons but i want something better. :)</p>
<p>Most people say PR or REA, depends on your style (REA is 2x as long). </p>
<p>My philosophy is I can learn more reading PR 2x than REA 1x (or 4x, 2x, etc.) It's up to you. </p>
<p>I've heard REA practice tests are the most accurate...</p>
<p>It depends how much time you're planning on studying for the test. REA's one of the best, IMO, but it's reaaaaaaaalllly long, and a bit tedious. If you don't have that much time, go for Princeton Review. </p>
<p>The AMSCO book is also good, but only if you have the time to read 600 pages, so it's probably a bit late for that.</p>
<p>And if you just need to brush up on some history several days before, there's an amazing, easy to read review written by some APUSH student. It's in red at this link, and is called the Giant AHAP Review Sheet.
<a href="http://www.historyteacher.net/USQuizMainPage.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.historyteacher.net/USQuizMainPage.htm</a></p>
<p>thanks alot. ohhh ill make time for history is my favorite subject and i MUST get a 5/800</p>
<p>good luck on the exam. if you have started studying now, then REA is a loss. i am also studying american history today and i think the Giant AP notes (the link is gives) is the best choice. REA is loaded with unnecessary detail (257 pages of review!), while PR is somewhat good.</p>
<p>That is not necessarily true. While REA may load some unnecessary information, at least you'll be fully equipped for the test. No test prep book will give you ONLY exactly what is covered in the test. That way, they make sure, whichever question SAT II throws out, you will be able to answer it. Princeton Review, I found to be way too concise and lack important detail to solely rely on as a study source. It's very good for reviewing, but otherwise, I really wouldn't recommend any of Princeton Review's SAT II histories.</p>
<p>the Giant AHAP Review is the best preperation for the Ap exam. It has sufficient review of the topics in preperation of the AP exam. And green09, there is 257 pages of review on REA with only 3 weeks left! there is no way you can read it thoroughly and keep important information in your head in such short time!</p>
<p>lol please no more debating! :)</p>
<p>I guess Ill just have to go take a look at them again, thats the only way.</p>
<p>yeah, i think its best for you to check them for yourselves. ut all depends on how long you are going to study the prep guide. i think is difficult to read all 257 pages in 3 weeks and keep every important info in your mind. REA is definitely a great book, but it seems Elcommando wants a 5 and to do that the Giant AP book is the best option to be prepared in such short time.</p>
<p>Has anyone used the GIANT AHAP REVIEW SHEET as their sole study source and gotten a 5?</p>
<p>People've done that with AMSCO and REA, but the GIANT AHAP REVIEW SHEET is, to my knowledge, yet to prove itself.</p>
<p>a fellow CCer whose cc name is "Meng" got a five from jut reading the Giant book. I am going to do the same.</p>
<p>I went out and bought the REA books (both AP and SAT II). I think if I work real hard I can get in the whole book twice. But yeah I took a practice test and i scored 24 raw points higher than barrons.</p>
<p>well good luck. i hope you can remember everything you read at REA. lol</p>
<p>REA vs Barrons</p>
<p>Which is better?</p>
<p>No competition. Its definitely REA.</p>
<p>I hate Barrons. It doesn't have nearly enough info nor test-prep. REA wins hands down.</p>
<p>im a big fan of amsco, i think that it has a lot of good info and doesn't hold back on anything, but doesnt give you too much stuff that doesnt matter. it has good multiple choice practice qs, but no answers to them.</p>
<p>wat? lol well thats useless.</p>
<p>AMSCO is the best. I've never seen a review book break down concepts that well...</p>
<p>sshhh dont tell ElCOmmando because he bought the REA book and is happy with it!</p>