Sat IIs ... Physics or Chemistry

joshjmgs
Sat, 30 Oct 2004 15:39:42 +0000

For chemistry, Barrons is the only way to go. If you haven’t had AP Chemistry recently, then you will have to study hard for the next six days. I mean HARD, because Chemistry covers a lot of material. I think Barrons’ tests are closest ones to the real one is. I used this book after AP Chemistry to brush up on some material. I scored an 800, but I think that was because of the AP (the test questions are similiar, but easier for the SAT II), and because I had an awesome teacher.

For physics, I am using Princeton Review, and I like it so far. I think the test is very similiar to the real test (comparing it to the one in 22 Real), and its chapter reviews are helpful. The author shows you how to implement equations in many problems throughout each chapter. The only drawback to this book is that it only has two practice tests; the only other book that has comparable substance is Kaplan’s, but I have heard that its tests are easier than the real.