Help me vid my sat II prep its on 4th June

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The discussion revolves around preparation for the SAT II subject tests, specifically focusing on physics and mathematics. Participants share their experiences with various preparatory books and seek advice on the adequacy of these resources in relation to the actual test level.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the level of questions on the SAT II for physics and math, asking if the books they are using (Barrons, Princeton Review, Kaplan) are sufficient.
  • Another participant suggests that the College Board's book of actual tests is the best resource for understanding the test format, but notes difficulty in accessing it from India.
  • Some participants recommend purchasing the College Board book from Amazon, despite shipping costs, as a viable option for obtaining quality material.
  • Concerns are raised about the difficulty levels of the prep books, with one participant stating that Barron's tends to be harder than the actual test, while Kaplan is viewed as too easy.
  • A participant expresses uncertainty about the effectiveness of Kaplan tests, noting their shorter duration compared to the actual test.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of studying the topics covered on the exam rather than solely relying on specific books.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the effectiveness of various prep books, with no consensus on which is the best resource. Some believe Princeton Review is the most effective, while others have mixed feelings about Kaplan and Barron's.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention challenges in accessing certain resources due to geographical limitations, which may affect their preparation strategies.

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help me vid my sat II prep! its on 4th June!

hi

ive beem preparin 4 the june 4th sat II.

I just had a few questions. Here it goes:

For physics I've bin usin
1. Barrons
2. Princeton Review
3. kaplan

For maths
1.barrons
2.Princeton Review

Could anyone who has given the sat tell me wat the level of the questions is on the test, both 4 physics and math..

also, are these books enough and are the questions on these books higher or lower level than the actual test?

also, could sum1 give an answer to my questions book by book...please.

thanks everybody, ur help will be greatly appreciated!
 
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The College Board (who writes and administers the tests) sells a book of actual, recent tests. If you want to know what the test is like, there's the answer. But I would see if your library has it first- there is only one test per subject.
 
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honestrosewater The College Board (who writes and administers the tests) sells a book of actual, recent tests. If you want to know what the test is like, there's the answer. But I would see if your library has it first- there is only one test per subject.

dats the problem dude...this book isn't available anywhere!
i live in india...and i can't find it anywhere!

so please give me another idea...please!

also...tell me how the books i have mentioned compare to the original test.
 
any other suggestion??
 
sachit said:
dats the problem dude...this book isn't available anywhere!
i live in india...and i can't find it anywhere!

so please give me another idea...please!

also...tell me how the books i have mentioned compare to the original test.
I haven't taken any subject tests or used any of those books. The only advice I can offer is to read the reviews on Amazon for each of your books. For instance, the reviews for Princeton Review's Physics.
 
I hope u spend sum time reviewin ur grammar and spellin b4 u take da test
 
JFo said:
I hope u spend sum time on ur grammar and spellin b4 u take ur test


y? is there a pron vid ma spellin??
 
Yeah, now stop it.

Anyway, those prep. books are fine. Study those and you'll ace the test. On the side note, remember: Barron's is always harder than the actual test.
 
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sachit said:
y? is there a pron vid ma spellin??

This section of the site is a bit more "formal" so I would suggest to write out y into "Why". Oh, and it is "with", not "vid". Just some friendly suggestions :smile:

And to answer your question, you wrote five words incorrectly, but you live in India so I don't really blame you, if you move to America; you will learn the language better.
So, what you were trying to say is "Why? Is there a problem with my spelling?"


Now to get on topic, I would suggest that you buy the book from Amazon that was mentioned previously. I know that it costs money to ship, but it is the absolute best way to get a feel of the test.
 
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Sorry everybody! I didnt know about the section being formal! sorry again!

Also, I had another question...Are the kaplan tests like the real test?? Because they get over in half an hour!

Please reply.
 
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Although I haven't use the Kaplan books for SATII: Physics Test, I have used it in preparing for AP Exams. Through my experience usually Kaplan and Barron are some of the worst preparation books. THe best book I would recommend is to use Princeton Review for your preparation.
 
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Poster above: You just scared the crap out of me - we have the exact same name!..

But you are correct: PR is the best. Kaplan is usually too easy; Barron's is too hard. At any rate though, study the topics covered on the exam.. that's all you really need to do.
 

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