Which US history book if I have no clue in US history ?

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I'm an intl' student (and have no clue in US history, but MUST take a SAT subject) and I am planning to take the test on Oct. or Nov.
I would like recommendations for a book...
I already have the Princeton Review book but it's really short and they clearly write at the beginning that their book just give outlines of the subject.</p>

<p>I read some good things about AMSCO, but I didn't find anything on Amazon.
I heard Barron's belabors too much..but I'm thinking on buying their AP flashcards.
What do you think ?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>I just took APUSH this year, the AP exam, and the Subject test. Get Crash Course and Direct Hits and you should get a 750+ on the Subject test. Good Luck</p>

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<p>I’ve never heard of Direct Hits but it has amazing reviews on Amazon…
Others suggestions ?</p>

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<p>Why take US History if you have no clue? You should only take SAT Subject Tests when you know the subject thoroughly.</p>

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<p>^I would think that most Int’l are good in math & science, so by performing well on US History, it would show a lot of dedication & stand out from the usual 800 Math/Science that Int’ls tend to have.</p>

<p>I would recommend AMSCO: Preparing for the Advanced Placement US History exam for a thorough review, def. study it well, & then get Crash Course/US History in a Flash (both by Direct Hits publishing) for studying about 2-3 weeks before the exam</p>

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<p>4khaos, I took last week 3 subject tests (MathsII, French and Hebrew , which I speak fluently)
but it’s not enough for Ivies standard …</p>

<p>Ok like you say, I think I’m gonna order the AMSCO book and read it first, and continue with the Direct Hits or Crash course book.</p>

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<p>Direct Hits is money.</p>

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<p>What do you mean it’s not ivy standard? They only require 2 tests…</p>

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<p>I’ve heard amazing things about Direct Hits</p>

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<p>I used AMSCO and this website: </p>

<p>[SparkNotes:</a> SAT Subject Test: U.S. History](<a href=“SparkNotes: Today's Most Popular Study Guides”>SparkNotes: Today's Most Popular Study Guides)</p>

<p>Also try Barron’s and Direct Hits.</p>

<p>Also, here is a good, free site which is actually a US HIST class online. But reading the different units def helps prepare for the SAT if you have a lot of time to look over it!</p>

<p>[Mr</a>. Swogger’s Home Page](<a href=“http://www.gettysburg.k12.pa.us/webpages/mswogger/index.cfm]Mr”>http://www.gettysburg.k12.pa.us/webpages/mswogger/index.cfm)</p>

<p>Finally, try taking at least 3-4 of the sparknotes tests: <a href=“http://testprep.sparknotes.com/testcenter/sat2/history/index.epl[/url]”>http://testprep.sparknotes.com/testcenter/sat2/history/index.epl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>and buy the college board book for all sat subject tests OR for us and world history and take those tests too!</p>

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<p>Practical : French is my native language, and I’ve been living in Israel (so speak Hebrew) since I’m 13. So the Hebrew test won’t impress anyone.</p>

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<p>^No, you should still take the Hebrew test. A high score in any test is impressive, and it’ll showcase your uniqueness.</p>

<p>Anyhow, for U.S. History I and many others swear by Direct Hits. Most competitive book on the market.</p>

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<p>I did take the Hebrew test … results on Thursday!</p>

<p>For US History, I ordered the AMSCO and the Crash Course books…</p>

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<p>Oh, you’ll be set if you read those both, especially CC - very quick and to the point.</p>

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<p>800 maths II
800 French
800 Hebrew</p>

<p>I’m so happy!!!</p>

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<p>Hey! I live abroad and just got my results for my SAT US History score. I scored a 710 with no prior knowledge. I reviewed a month before with AMSCO, Kaplan for the SAT Subject Test in US History and Direct Hits. Direct hits was by far the most useful.</p>

<p>Taking the subject test is doable. Being an international, just give yourself time to learn and understand the material. If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to PM me.</p>

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<p>Direct Hits ftw. First time used it I got a 730. 2nd time 780</p>

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<p>Where r u from Bigdream ?</p>

<p>I already ordered Crash Course…it supposed to be the same thing as Direct Hits ? Or do you think I should get Direct Hits instead ?</p>