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06-08-2008, 11:34 PM
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#466 | | Junior Member
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| -yes, AMSCO apush review is amazing. get it.
-no suggestions on lit books?
- i dont suggest sparknotes pack for english language. at all.
- KAPLAN us history in a box is amazing. i used it to review for SAT2 test after getting a 5 on apush the year before. they seemed to be really comprehensive and full of concepts, people, events, etc. for quick review, not a text-book like read.
- any suggestions on flash cards? any of them good | 
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06-09-2008, 02:40 AM
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#467 | | Junior Member
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| I am taking four APs next year: US, Bio, Calc AB, and Stats.
AP US:
-Obviously AMSCO
AP Bio:
-Cliff Notes
AP Stats:
-My future teacher said to get REA (mandatory)
-Any other suggestions?
AP Calc. AB
-I think I am going to use Princeton Review
Any suggestions for Stats and Calc AB? | |
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06-09-2008, 09:52 AM
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#468 | | Junior Member
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| agentunderfire38: I took Stats last year and we used AMSCO in class. It was a great supplement to the class and I also used it to review for the AP exam. It explained the topics in an easy way. Not everyone in my class enjoyed it but it was really helpful to me. | |
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06-16-2008, 12:06 AM
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#469 | | Junior Member
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| Hi, I'm self-studying three APs for next year (09): AP Psych, AP Chem, AP Calc AB and I wanted to know which books would be best for independent study...
According to the consolidated list:
AP Psych - Barrons -> sure on this
AP Chem - PR or Barrons -> not sure on this. On Amazon, Barrons (2008) is reviewed very critically. Does the consolidated list consider the 2008 editions? Would PR 08 edition be a better choice?
AP Calculus AB - this is the one I need to study most rigorously for. PR seems good, but how about Be Prepared for the AP Calculus Exam? Also, can anyone recommend a not-so-expensive book on Calculus?
Thanks a lot | |
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06-16-2008, 12:19 AM
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| I know you can't really use a book for AP Spanish...but still, just for entertainment, anyone have any suggestions? | |
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06-16-2008, 04:20 AM
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#471 | | Junior Member
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| From what I've read so far, the following books have been recommended for AP Calc:
1) Master the AP Calculus AB & BC -Peterson (Arco) Amazon.com: Master the AP Calculus AB & BC (Peterson's Ap Calculus Ab & Bc): Peterson's: Books
2) Be Prepared for the AP Calculus Exam - Howell, Montgomery Amazon.com: Master the AP Calculus AB & BC (Peterson's Ap Calculus Ab & Bc): Peterson's: Books
Note: Many people have been recommending this one but isnt it an old (2004) edition? Is it better than the latest editions of PR, ARCO etc?
3) Barron's AP Calculus 2008 Amazon.com: Barron's AP Calculus 2008 (Barron's How to Prepare for Ap Calculus Advanced Placement Examination): Shirley O. Hockett, David Bock: Books
4) PR Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams, 2008 Edition Amazon.com: Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams, 2008 Edition (College Test Prep): David S. Kahn: Books
Also, Schaum's Outline of Calculus ( Amazon.com: Schaum's Outline of Calculus (Fourth Edition): Elliott Mendelson, Frank Ayres: Books) is rated very highly on Amazon.
I can buy upto 2 books. Which ones would you recommend? I will self study, so I need pretty comprehensive books, with lots of practice. Please, need advice. | |
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06-16-2008, 03:27 PM
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#472 | | Junior Member
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| An important question: I'm self-studying for APs May 09, so should I buy all the current 2008 editions now, or wait for the 2009 editions (Dec, this year). Since, I'm self-studying, it could make a big difference if an exam got a major revamp. | |
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06-16-2008, 04:33 PM
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#473 | | Junior Member
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| I don't think the APs will get changed, maybe slightly. But, I would just get them now which is what I did. They are good preps for tests during the year in your classes as well. If the AP test doesn't change, I don't see much (if anything) changed in most books. | |
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06-17-2008, 11:14 PM
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#474 | | New Member
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| 4 APs next year: Calc BC, Comp Sci AB, Euro, and Chem
What books do you recommend I buy?
From what I've read so far, it's
Calc: Peterson's, PR
Comp Sci: Barron's, Be Prepared for the AP Computer Science Exam in Java
Euro: Modern European History (?) According to Amazon, it doesn't have any practice problems/tests.
Chemistry: PR | |
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06-17-2008, 11:51 PM
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| whats the best book for calc ab? and also for self studying whats the best book for marco economics and psychology ? | |
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06-18-2008, 04:46 PM
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| The majority like Princeton Review for both econ. tests and both calc. tests. Pysch. is Barrons. | |
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06-19-2008, 09:49 PM
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06-24-2008, 08:05 AM
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#478 | | New Member
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| I used 5 steps to a 5 for my biology AP, and I think it worked pretty well. It wasn't a boring, textbook kind of read. | |
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06-25-2008, 09:17 PM
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| i used cliff's and barron's for Bio
Barron's is definitely the best one out there. helped me get a 5. | |
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06-26-2008, 09:11 PM
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#480 | | New Member
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| new ap geo book by REA
ok guys, i used a new ap geo book to study for the ap geo exam. It was AMAZING. In fact, one of the practice FRQs was right on the money!! the terms, review chapters, and practice questions were awesome. I also really liked the way it was written--it was as fun to read as possible for a review book....even some interesting facts along the way to keep your attention....so, I highly recommend that you check out the book if you are in the market...i even bet you could study it on your own and pass the test...i'm gaming for a 5....oh, it's called "The Best Test Prep for AP Human Geography" and its published by REA....you can find it on Amazon, I think. I bought the one with the CD and found the CD kind of cool--I could practice on the computer. Good luck  | |
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