Much greater difficulty in Barron's prep books?

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<p>So I took Math Level 2 in Jan and to prep I went through both official CB’s blue book tests, almost all of Sparknotes, and about 1/3 of Barrons. I ended up getting frustrated with the difficulty of Barrons and gave up. I still ended up with an 800.</p>

<p>So now the dilemma resurfaces. I’m taking Physics on Oct. 10 and I’ve done almost all of Princeton Review and the one official CB test … I have a copy of Barrons but again, the problems all seem so much more difficult than the other stuff I’ve done.</p>

<p>Does anyone else see this? That Barrons is much more difficult and/or tests obscure concepts? Or should I study Barrons anyway to get that final elusive 800. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>PR is sufficient for an 800 in physics. However, as to the Barron’s Math II, I didnt find it much harder than the sparknotes (the website).</p>

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<p>Barron’s IMO is a waste of time. Their Physics book teaches material you won’t need on the SATII (ex: AC circuits) and just generally provides extremely long winded explanations. I was doing a chapter of Barron’s everyday for around 2 weeks but realized that Sparknotes taught the exact same material much more gracefully.</p>

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<p>thank you!</p>

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<p>I like the fact that Barron’s is harder. It makes the material somewhat less dull.</p>

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<p>I don’t necessarily agree with people here. In general, I found Barron’s easier than Pr’s. On the other hand, you have to realize that Barron’s physics study guide is just a little review, obviously not helpful. So Barron’s is not the right book to begin with. But, it may help you to develop some brilliant skills, a way of thinking, or a vision.</p>

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