<p>Hello,
I have to go back to school in about 2 weeks and I am currently in 10th grade. I have signed up to take both AP Calculus and AP bio as my AP classes. However, since I am taking AP calculus in 10th grade, I had to learn some more Trigonometry over the summer in order to be accepted into the class. Now I am kind of regretting this decision because I feel as though I will not have time to prepare for the SAT Math II subject test. I took Integrated 3/ Trig in 9th grade, but it did not cover sequences, parametric equations, polar coordinates, etc. which is on the Subject test. Do you think I can learn the material for the Subject test, while managing AP calc and AP bio? Also, should I take the exam in June, which is a little less than a month after AP exams? Or do I just quit AP calculus and take Precalculus? Please let me know. And Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>The topics that you mentioned are not covered to extreme depths on the Math II Subject test. In fact, if you really feel conceptually lacking on those topics, just get a copy of Barron’s and read up on those topics. You should be ready to take the test at the end of sophomore year, if you skim through Barron’s and do some practice tests. Be warned, though - Barron’s practice tests are harder than the actual test and the book covers some extraneous info, but it will prep you well for the test. </p>
<p>Hope this helps! Good Luck! :)</p>
<p>How much should I study in order to get an 800? I heard there is a giant curve or something. </p>
<p>I have copy of the princeton’s 2013-2014 math 1 and math 2 book. Should I order the Barron’s too?</p>
<p>I am also taking the Bio and Chinese Subject tests and I am not sure if I will have time to study for all of them. I do a lot of after school activities and I feel as though my schedule will be extremely packed. I am really not sure what to do at this point. </p>
<p>Princeton Review might be fine, but I don’t have experience with it. Try to get a copy of Barron’s from your local library, if possible. ~6 or 7 wrong is an 800, so it’s not too difficult as long as you have a solid grasp of the concepts.</p>
<p>For Bio, AP Bio should help, although the subject test is more memorization-driven compared to AP Bio (which tests your ability to connect ideas and think critically). There are also two different Bio subject tests (Ecological and Molecular) so check out the College Board website to find out about specific content. </p>
<p>As for Chinese, I’m not too familiar with the test/format, but as long as you are a native speaker/have taken through at least Chinese 4 in school, you should be able to do decent enough with some prep. </p>
<p>You are allowed to take up to 3 subject tests in one sitting, but if this seems too overwhelming, feel free to spread it out over the course of the year. Since you are a rising sophomore, though, know that you have two years to take these subject tests. No need to rush everything.</p>
<p>Hope this helps! Good Luck! :)</p>