Consolidated book suggestions for AP - Page 2

ryan2288 · 01-01-2006, 08:07 PM

Also dont forget to check out www.half.com for cheap books.

primeminister · 01-01-2006, 10:13 PM

I think Business_Freak's list is much better; the books there are the ones I myself would recommend.

The Princeton Review for AP World History is just a given.

ryan2288 · 01-01-2006, 10:22 PM

his list is exactly like mine with the exception of maybe 2 or 3 books. I dont know much about princeton review World History because it wasnt around when I took the exam but I used what i recommended to get a 5.

And primeminister since you have only taken AP world I dont know what puts you in the place to judge a complete list. The list I have compiled is from my personal experience and going back to previous threads to see what others with experience have said for other subjects.

primeminister · 01-01-2006, 10:49 PM

oops, I'm sorry if I made you upset. Re-reading my previous post, I guess I did sound a bit condescending. You're right, I probably haven't taken as many APs as you have.

I agree with you about Cliffs for English Language, but I prefer REA for European and US History. Also I tend to be a straight down Princeton Review girl for subjects like Calc and Physics.

ryan2288 · 01-01-2006, 11:15 PM

REA is good for AP Euro I used it to get a 5, but I didnt list it because many have given it bad reviews on this site. REA US is really good for specific facts and if you have time I would recommend it in addition to AMSCO for the SAT II. However, Amsco is concise and has basically everything you need for the AP.

ApWorld · 01-02-2006, 12:48 AM

I've always wondered how I should prep with the Cliffs AP Language book. There's not much to read (besides the practice tests). So is the main prep with practice tests?
Thanks.

ryan2288 · 01-02-2006, 01:10 AM

APworld I had the same problem with the book. Really the practice tests are what you should use. The multiple choice section of the AP Lang exam should become your best friend because the essay grading is so subjective. Rhetorical strategies are key for the AP lang exam. I would practice prompt after prompt and write many essays in addition to the practice tests. The prompts can be found on collegeboards website if you register as a teacher.

lostincode · 01-03-2006, 05:53 PM

Is the Lit test self-studyable for a 5? (i.e. work through barrons/rea/cliffs, read a few books, practise essay writing)
Has anyone tried it before?

mikeyc765 · 01-08-2006, 11:18 AM

Reading the Priceton Review for 6 hours the Saturday before the exam was why I got a 5. Practice questions are essential though and our teacher gave them to us throughout the year which was probably the best thing she did. I'm taking US History right now and need to pick up a review book before mid-terms. The AMSCO seems to be the recommended one on this thread, but on Amazon they only have it used. Is there somewhere else to get it new?

prethumous · 01-09-2006, 11:41 PM

http://www.amscopub.com/price_list_b...CID=19&PID=120

tanman · 01-10-2006, 12:02 AM

AMSCO just recently started selling to students. Here's a link to their online store.

mikeyc765 · 01-10-2006, 06:18 AM

When I add that to the cart it says price...N/A. I continue checkout and all it does is give me a shipping cost and put "N/A" next to the price of the book. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong when I order?

Sevendust · 01-15-2006, 10:17 AM

AMSCO has 700+ pages. How can anyone stomach that?

ryan2288 · 01-15-2006, 11:44 AM

its fairly large print and many of those pages are practice questions

ryan2288 · 01-16-2006, 01:03 AM

yes it is zach