<p>Do the Physics and Chemistry SAT IIs offer any curve? If so, how much? Thanks!</p>
<p>Incidentally, what does a 5 on the AP Physics B exam translate to on the Physics SAT II, or is there no direct correlation?</p>
<p>Hm. I got a 740 on my SAT II for physics but I think for the AP I’m only expecting around a 3 or 4. That should be about right…the SAT II is much easier than the AP. It also tests more of your concepts than calculations.</p>
<p>Well, the AP Physics B exam is basically divided into one MC and one free-response portion. The MC is worth 50% of the grade and is basically entirely conceptual. The free-response portion, I’d say, is 25% conceptual. So the AP exam is mostly conceptual. </p>
<p>But can anyone enlighten me as to how the curves are on the Physics and Chem SAT IIs, or if there are any in the first place?</p>
<p>The AP Exam is more comprehensive since it has a written portion, so I would think it is a more difficult and higher level test than the SAT II.</p>
<p>For the curve try looking back at the SAT II Physics threads…I believe there were a few curves posted there.</p>
<p>Hey thanks! </p>
<p>I got a 5 on the AP exam, and I really would like an 800 on the SAT II. From your own experience, is PR better or Barron’s? I looked through the PR book for the Physics B, and it was harder than the actual May 8th exam.</p>
<p>(I’m too cheap to call for only 1 AP so I have no idea what I got…hoping for a 4) XD </p>
<p>Anyhow, for the SAT II Barron’s is best…for me at least. Its pointers helped a lot. Since you’ve got a 5 on the AP exam an 800 should be a breeze for you. 
good luck</p>