Well, I’m going to be taking the SAT Subject Tests for Math Level 2 and Physics and I would like to know which prep book (for both subjects) out of these three is the best: Kaplan, Princeton Review and Barron’s. Can you please give me your opinions on each company’s prep book for each individual subject and/or your experiences using them?
Thanks!
Well, I’m going to be taking the SAT Subject Tests for Math Level 2 and Physics and I would like to know which prep book (for both subjects) out of these three is the best: Kaplan, Princeton Review and Barron’s. Can you please give me your opinions on each company’s prep book for each individual subject and/or your experiences using them?
Thanks!
Well, I’m going to be taking the SAT Subject Tests for Math Level 2 and Physics and I would like to know which prep book (for both subjects) out of these three is the best: Kaplan, Princeton Review and Barron’s. Can you please give me your opinions on each company’s prep book for each individual subject and/or your experiences using them?
Thanks!
*What are the main differences between the SAT and ACT?
*Which one is more important (I am college-bound)?
*Which is more difficult?
From what I’ve seen while flipping through AP exam prep books, I do like the Barron’s books, so…
*Should I invest in a Barron’s ACT and Barron’s SAT prep book?
*If I should, should I get them with or without CD’s?
I only want to buy them if they’ll really be helpful, as my AP teachers have required their students to purchase some sort of AP test booklet, and I’m taking 4 AP classes at the moment, so I’m trying to save from whatever angle I can, but if they’ll really help me…
I heard that the Barron’s prep book is so much harder than the real thing that you can add 100 points to your score on Barron prep tests and that will be your real score on the SATs. It kindof makes sense, but is it true?
I have found www.number2.com to be pretty useful but I was wondering if anyone knew of any other good sites to use.
Also, I was wondering: Can anyone tell me if the Barron’s SAT Prep book (not the 2400 Edition) sample tests are more difficult than the actual SAT test?
I couldn’t figure out how to reply to you guys so here it is:
I asked my parents if I could take a review course and they said I could do it, but they quickly changed their mind once I told them the price. I don’t quite have enough money to pay for it myself. I’v been reviewing from a Barron’s review book though,
Thanks for the info about Sparknotes, I didn’t even think to check there.
(please answer!)Are the Princeton Review SAT practice test generally harder than the Sat and other prep books?
Are the Princeton Review SAT practice test generally harder than the Sat and other prep books?
I took the Barron’s 2400 practice test and I got a score in the range of 1450-1520. I got a 1580 on the PSAT. I took the Princeton Review sat practice test and I got a 1210!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… I’m so annoyed.
I found princeton review much harder. Now I really dont know where I stand in terms of SAT performance.
Is it Princeton Review, Gruber’s, Kaplan’s, Barron’s, RocketRevolution, etc…?
I took Honors Bio in 10th grade but I didn’t learn a thing. My teacher was horrible and did not even give notes. We learned the material by doing endless amounts of worksheets.
I’m currently thinking about taking the SAT Bio Ecology Exam because I’m in AP Environmental Science. However, I know very little about Bio besides ecology, and I need a way to learn the material, review, and prepare for the exam.
I’m probably going to buy several review books (Barron’s, Kaplan, Princeton Review). I’m also thinking about buying a used textbook to review.
What review book and what textbook do you guys recommend? (Textbook needs to cover all the material and be easy to understand and get through).
Any other recommendations for SAT Bio preparation?
Thanks a lot!
I want to prepare for the SAT and am planning on purchasing a study guide that will have good explanations, examples, practice tests, and vocabulary lists. Id like to buy only one that will be enough. Im thinking of buying Barron’s SAT 2400. Any suggestions and experiences? tips? all will be greatly appreciated :]
As I’m preparing to move on to my sophomore year in high school, I am wondering if taking the SAT Subject Tests earliest as possible will look better than later test dates on a college application.
Instead of taking World History classes, I feel as if I want to commit my time into study and preparation for World History SAT Subject by using World History workbooks (such as Barron’s, Kaplan, etc)
To those who have taken the test: Was the test difficult? Did you take time preparing and studying? Do you recommend taking the World History class first and then the test later a better decision?
plz help me with practice i mean what should i study for practicing SAT Math ,not the preparation book like barron or kaplan or any other.ONLY PRACTICE BOOKS
Is it Princeton Review, Gruber’s, Kaplan’s, Barron’s, RocketRevolution, etc…?
I don’t care which are best are which aren’t, but can anyone name the different companies or names that are put on a lot of the books that are for SAT, SAT II, AP preparation, and college information?
I know of some, such as Barron’s, Collegeboard, Cliff’s, and the "Crack the [fill in the blank]" series, but what are others? Thanks.
which are best <i>and</i> which aren’t (told you my brain isn’t working)
i guess html doesn’t work here ><
i’ve been looking to buy a SAT subject test prep book but i can’t decide on which is the best one…i’ve had good recommendations for pretty much all of them, mostly barron’s and princeton review…
someone offer an opinion? which do you think is the best and why??
I want to take the SAT in the spring and want to get 3 or 4 books to study. I know for sure I’m getting the "Official SAT Study Guide" and I’m going to need the "Hot Words for the SAT" so I need opinions for which other book I should get. My GPA isn’t so strong so I need good SAT scores. Here’s my list:
-Official SAT Study Guide
-Hot Words for the SAT
-Cracking the SAT, by Princeton Review
-Barron’s SAT 2400:Aiming for the Perfect Score
-Barron’s Critical Reading Workbook for the SATs
-Cracking the SAT Math 1 & 2 Subject Tests
Anyone who’s taken the SAT, which book was most useful? and is it necessary to get SAT Subject Test books to study?
What SAT prep books do you recommend? Princeton Review, Barron’s, Peterson’s or Kaplan? (or any other book you find effective) I’m planning on buying some books aside from the ones by Collegeboard and I can’t narrow down my list.
Also, it’ll be my first time to take the SAT and I’m not sure if I’ll actually do well on the June testing considering the fact that I’ve only started studying formally this May (due to a lot of set-backs involving my parents).
I’m an incoming senior this June (we have a different academic calendar) and was wondering if it would be wise to schedule my test on October instead and schedule my subject tests on November.
I know the application deadline is on January and I’ll have to leave time for mail delivery. And I also need to know if my scores are good enough before I send in my applications (I’ll know probably mid-month, right?) or decide if I need to retake any. If they’re good enough, I plan to take other subject tests. Will I have enough time?
I’ve heard that Barron’s is the most difficult…is it unecessarily difficult or does the extra difficulty help you do better on the exam? I’m hoping to get 700+ in U.S. and Physics and 600+ in French.
What are your experiences with each book and which do you think is the best?
Also, how hard is the French test (if you’ve taken it)?–I’m in IB french (equivalent to AP French or 5th year in French), but I’m only mediocre at French.
I’ve taken Biology E and Mathematics Level 2, but I only scored 690 and 750, respectively.
I’m aiming for an 800, so which test prep book would you recommend? (Barron’s, Kaplan, Princeton Review, etc)
I’m going to take the test in about a month, so I’m not sure how much I can prepare for two tests.
(Also, would you recommend Biology E or Biology M?)
Are the Princeton Review SAT practice test generally harder than the Sat and other prep books?
I took the Barron’s 2400 practice test and I got a score in the range of 1450-1520. I got a 1580 on the PSAT. I took the PR sat practice test and I got a 1210!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… I’m so annoyed. Now I really dont know where I stand in terms of SAT performance.
I am trying to figure out which SAT prep book will help me out the most. I’ve asked this question before and different people said that I should try Barron’s, Kaplan, and Princeton Review. I really do not know which one I should choose. I have already tried the collegeboard’s blue book but that did not help me very much. Many people say to go with Barron’s because it "overprepares" you. Can you help me out? If you suggest a prep book, can you please explain why I should choose that one? Thank You!!:)
I can’t decide between the book from Barron’s or the book from the Research and Education Association? they’re both around the same price, the barron’s has 8 sample tests and the other has 6. The research and education association one can come with a CD though. Are CDs helpful for these test (we don’t take the actual test on a computer)? If anyone has used either please help me decide….thanks
I am currently a rising junior, and plan to take my SAT’s during june of this school year. I am planning to atleast commit 30 min a night to SAT studying. I am having problems preparing for the test. I have many books ranging from barron’s, Kaplan, and Princeton review, but i need books or that really work, if you have any suggestions i am open to them. And also if you would be kind enough to give me and websites or study ideas or plans, thank you.
i appreciate the help,
from, a worried junior
I have many regents exams, AP exams, PSAT, SAT, SAT 2 and many many other stuff going on this year. how can i balance such a workload?
I took the Barron’s 2400 practice test and I got a score in the range of 1450-1520. I got a 1580 on the PSAT. I took the PR sat practice test and I got a 1210!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so annoyed. Now I really dont know where I stand in terms of SAT performance.
hmm my score is 1800 ( i took a diagnostic test)
math: 550
reading : 630
writing : 620
im planning to take my first sat on jan and plan to get a 2000
bt im really aiming for the march sat and i want to get a 2400
if march is not possible, june is okay too. anyways. i really want to get a 2400 before summer
yes i know this requires a lot of hardwork.
i have been studying for sat everyday for two hours since last week.
I do barron’s sat math workbook
and I try to meomrize 100~120 vocabs everyweek
i have sat private tutoring tues and fri and i try to work very hard on those.
so im willing to work hard..
so please help me… im willing to do anything!
im also taking ap lang right now. i think that class will improve my writing and reading?
i said "try to"
actually , im not trying..
im doing it.. seriously. everyday 2 hrs. ( usually math because im trying to improve my math score. i get math, i just need to review the concept) and about 100~120 vocabs per week
don’t say it’s not possiblle to ever get 2400. personally, i know many people who got 2200~2360 and i know one person who did get a 2400
