<p>I am a junior and this year I have AP Chemistry, AP US History, AP Govt, and AP Lit./English. I am wondering if I have to purchase the AP books for my subjects if I want to take all those exams and SAT Subject Tests? Also, where can I go to find out which AP exams will colleges accept if I get a 4 or a 5?</p>
<p>You should, its fairly vital that you have a prep book as teaching quality varies from school to school. As for which colleges accept 4’s and 5’s, go to <a href=“http://www.collegeboard.com%5B/url%5D”>www.collegeboard.com</a> and do a quick search for your desired college. Then go to the “SAT, ACT, AP info” tab and click on the link to the school’s AP policy. That should tell you what they accept for credit.</p>
<p>oh you better buy those books to prepare for whats coming to you! especially during crunch time at the end of the year as these books are great overall reviews of what you’ve learned.</p>
<p>You should probably check school and major specific guidelines for accepting AP credit.</p>
<p>Well, I know they have vital information to study but my AP US History teacher simply said to read our history book 30 minutes a night and I should get a 5 on the exam. Our book also has great information on the subject and fairly thick also.</p>
<p>maybe so, but it is very likely you will forget a lot of the first semester info by the time the AP comes around. AMSCO is a great review guide that covers just enough information to refresh your memory for the AP. If you read your text 30 minutes a night, listen in class, and read the AMSCO book that is a guaranteed 5.</p>
<p>Thanks ryan, you from the ATL? I live in Newnan like 30 min. south of Atlanta.</p>
<p>i HIGHLY recommend purchasing prep books to study for ap tests…
REA is typically a little bit too detailed and… non-aesthetically pleasing to look at as far as their giant section of review… however, it is great for the numerous practice tests it provides.</p>
<p>for ap ush, i would suggest “5 steps to a 5 on AP us history” because the review is very good. i was able to read through the entire review in about 3-4 days. additionally, it provides practice questions at the end of each minichapter. i received a 4 on the ap test with it… but that’s only because i didn’t put my heart into studying. </p>
<p>finally, as for finding out information as to what college accepts what score for the ap test, this can usually be found out from the college admissions website. they usually state what kind of score/what test they accept.</p>
<p>hope i could help!</p>
<p>It seems as if I’m outnumbered, but the review books aren’t at all necessary unless you’re self-studying for the test. If you’ve been in a class all year, review books are completely unnecessary. If you need them, it’s because you haven’t been learning the material and you’re an idiot. Think about it: why would the College Board make tests so difficult that someone who understands the material from learning in class wouldn’t be able to get a 5 without wasting additional money on review books?</p>
<p>Unless you’re ■■■■■■■■, I personally don’t suggest getting review books.</p>
<p>yes, you need ap books to study b/c not all textbooks cover everything in a standardized nature to prepare you for the ap test</p>
<p>Ok I’ll get some AP books, but which ones to buy?
I’ll probably purchase the AMSCO APUSH and I’ll look into the “5 steps to a 5 on AP US History” Which AP books should I get for AP Chem, AP Lit/English, and AP US Govt? I want books that provide the most useful information but with no extra info that’s no on the exam, I don’t like reading but I really want to get a 5 on all these exams so help me out.</p>
<p>If your smart, you’ll get a 5. If not, get a review book.</p>
<p>Depends on the teacher. I had an excellent bio & calc teacher, didn’t study, and got 5’s. I had a terrible (but really, really nice) chem teacher, studied my butt off with a book, and got a 4. -_-;</p>
<p>My Chem teacher is masterfully skilled in Chemistry and my Lit teacher is teaching the AP class for the first time this year (my school introduced AP Lit this year for the first time) so I’ll probly buy an AP Book for Lit and my APUSH teacher knows the information fairly well but I’ll probly buy an AP book for that class too. Thanks for the comments!</p>
<p>Drummerboy I know someone from your school who took AP chem and although I don’t know her grade on the exam, I don’t think she ever classified him as “masterfully skilled”. Maybe pretty good though.</p>
<p>i didnt use prep books for AP US/SAT2 US or for AP English/SAT2 Lit and i got 5s and 800s on those tests. i’m not brilliant but i had really good teachers/classes that prepped me enough</p>
<p>the short answer to this question: yes
the long answer to this question: yes</p>
<p>You don’t need a book for english.</p>
<p>Thanks jimbob I feel much better now knowing that. Ryan2288, do you know what’s the girl’s name that took AP Chem at my school? Also, I’m just curious but how do you know what school I go to? Just wondering</p>
<p>I got many review books. Not for reviewing the material though, my teachers were great I just wanted to GET LOTS OF PRACTICE with test questions. That’s it really. The review books dont differ too much from your course, and you dont need to know all to get a 5. But taking several practice tests, and getting acquainted with several types of questions is always beneficial.</p>
<p>it’s very useful, but not really that neccesary</p>