<p>As of now, I’m signed up for physics and literature on the 6th. I took advanced physics (Not A.P.) last year (junior year) and did quite well, but looking over some practice questions for the subject test I realize that I have forgotten A LOT. Also, the curriculum in my class didn’t cover a number of topics tested. So my question is: can I review/learn all the material tested by the 6th and get an 800?? and for those who have taken it: How hard is the test?? I’m a pretty good test-taker, but is it too much material? advice?</p>
<p>Im only doing this because Gtown requires 3 sat IIs and I’ve only taken math 2 (800).</p>
<p>Yeah Bigweight I’ll have to do a majority of the studying tmr and sunday, my question: is it too much material to cram?? Has anyone attempted this? Does anyone who has taken the physics SAT II want to give me some perspective??</p>
<p>Neither test is too heavy on facts. Definitely review basic physics concepts and basic formulas(the formulas will be there but you will go faster if you know them cold). You’re not dealing with Bio or USH which take a lot of prep. You picked the right tests to attempt on short notice, and if you can chill out and think clearly on test day you will do well.</p>
<p>if you want to do some review:
Kaplan for Lit(definitely try the diagnostic test)
Princeton Review for physics(try to do all the tests and review as much as possible)</p>
<p>i just asked my bro and he maintained that PR is the standard for cramming for the physics sat 2</p>
<p>Thanks Choklit, I appreciate the advice. I’ve been using Sparknotes for review, but I will definitely get PR. And formulas are given on the test?? Thats good to know. Also, has anyone on this forum gotten an 800 in physics? any tips or suggestions? </p>
<p>On a sidenote, can subject test scores place you out of basic/into advanced courses in college or are they only used in admission evaluation?</p>
<p>Actually I believe the formulas are not given, sorry for that. No calculator is allowed, either. There should be a lot of informative threads if you search this forum for “physics” …and subject tests can be used for placement but it varies by college. for example, at penn you can place out of the language requirement by getting a 650(or maybe a 700?) on a language test.</p>
<p>ha need may be a bit too melodramatic, but I certainly want an 800; and at least in my mind that is attainable. Of course my college admission doesn’t hinge on this subject test score, but call it a personal goal. </p>
<p>Also, it has recently come to my attention that Lit is pretty hard…much harder than sat reading</p>
<p>Yeah I wouldn’t count on 800s at this point; be realistic - Physics and Literature are two of the hardest tests (I have 800s on both, and I studied HARD for weeks to get the score)</p>
<p>I say get a refund on one of them, and just focus on one test. Unless you do nothing but study physics for next 6 days, and dont go to school, dont hope for an 800</p>
<p>(edit: oh, i didnt see that you were a senior)</p>
<p>Oh I am NOT even thinking about an 800 in Lit, I would be fine with a 700. I feel that it is much easier to get an 800 on science/math subjects on short notice because the quantitative reasoning required is much more easily learned. Remember, I am only learning/reviewing physics in the context of the test, meaning I am not going over the material in nearly as much depth as say an ap physics class. I am not an idealist, if the sparknotes.com studyguide is sufficient for physics, then it really isnt THAT much material. </p>
<p>Also, I took a practice test for lit (I got the kaplan book) and i had like a 680. Is it just me or is it really hard? I had a 780 on cr without studying.</p>
<p>I think something to keep in mind is the curve for physics. I’d say Lit is the hardest to get an 800 on, because the test difficulty is very hard, but it also doesn’t have the best curve. Physics is hard, but seriously, 60/75 = 800? 45/75 = 700? That’s what I call generous.</p>
<p>p.s. - i’m also cramming for this Saturday. Goodluck =]</p>
<p>Kaplan Lit’s curves are right on with the real Lit’s curve, in my experience. So you might want to take a few more to get 700+</p>
<p>Physics does have a generous curve. It’s not too hard to get 700+ but an 800 is still tough. It’s possible however if you cram PR and you’re not seeing the concepts for the first time</p>
<p>in my opinion the kaplan tests have a lot more questions with literary terms than the real CB tests, so if you’re mainly messing up the q’s with terms then don’t freak out. work your way through 2 or 3 more lit practice tests and you should get much better.</p>
<p>this is very comforting
I started cramming on Friday and it’s good to know there are others in the same boat
I’m gonna talk to some of my teachers and see if they’ll let me skip class for a couple days to study
It pays to get to know your teachers!
Any advice on how to memorize those formulas?</p>