Self Prepping for US history and Bio Subject Test

IceQube
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:03:06 +0000

Demisoda:

I have heard that
US history: Essential Content ( is that same with Direct Hits us history in a flash?), AMSCO, and sparknotes are good.
But I feel like that will be overwhelming since it’s like two textbooks? (or is that necessary?)
BC/ I originally thought one book that will be like reference textbook that I will study mostly from and few other for extra references plus practices would be nice.



Just get The Essential Content. It’s nearly the same as Direct Hits. The only difference is that The Essential Content is somewhat beefed up for the AP with more special essay sections.

Regarding AMSCO for SAT II USH
Hopefully, this will be the last word …

Using AMSCO can be both deleterious to your score and sanguinary to your eyes. AMSCO is hogwash. Just get The Essential Content and call it a day for SAT II USH book shopping.

Regarding Crash Course for SAT II USH

Crash Course is tangentially related to The Essential Content. Both are sired by the same author, but Crash Course is like that inbred cousin. You know, lacking - in more ways than one.

Crash Course isn’t enough for the SAT II USH exam. Only The Essential Content is. Among the things that Crash Course lacks are information regarding Native Americans, battles, and recent demographic trends, all of which show up on the SAT II USH exam.

Which book for the SAT II USH exam if I want an eight double 0?

The Essential Content. Author: Larry Krieger.

Only if you are interested: further information regarding SAT II USH prep books: