How hard is the Physics SAT Subject Test

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<p>It’s one I’m taking this coming year. I’m worried about it. It’s pretty much a necessity that I get a very good score on it. How hard is it, and what can I do to prepare?</p>

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<p>If you’ve taken AP Physics B or C (both mechanics and E/M), and done well in either course, you should be ready. Or even if you’ve done well in a regular physics course.</p>

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<p>How hard it is depends on how prepared u are. In this test, u will be primarily dealing with theory and generics. Unless u truly understand ur materials and know how to appropriately apply them, u will probably struggle with a lot of problems asked. U should try to take a practice test to get a feel for what’s going to be on there. Good luck.</p>

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<p>I took honors physics as a junior and am taking AP Physics this coming year. I should be reasonably prepared due to those classes.</p>

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<p>If you’re taking the test after your AP class you should be reasonably prepared, but it mostly depends on how well you understand the material. I assume you’re taking it early senior year though. I’ve never taken honors physics before, so I’m not too sure how well that would prepare you for the test. I took the test after Physics B so it may be more difficult for you. As for what you can do to prepare, buy a Princeton Review book? I found it helpful. But what probably helped me the most were the practice tests I took because after several tests, it’s easy to see what types of questions are often recycled. If I don’t remember incorrectly, the PR practice tests may have been a bit easier than the real thing, so you may want to supplement them with some other source, like sparknotes. As a side note, Barron’s wasn’t helpful for me at all, in case you were considering that.</p>

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<p>Here’s a useful link: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-subject-tests-preparation/1143919-what-sat-physics-math-level-2-books-should-i-get-sat-subject-test-book-reviews.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-subject-tests-preparation/1143919-what-sat-physics-math-level-2-books-should-i-get-sat-subject-test-book-reviews.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;