Should I take World History?

lordbritish89
Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:46:05 +0000

I got an 800 on the world history SAT II. The test is much easier if you have taken AP World History. A lot of the SAT II exams feel as if they are really just the multiple guess section from the AP exam itself.

If history is your strong subject, go out and buy Barron’s AP World (NOT the SAT II version - it sucks) and go study it along with your history class. Take a few practice tests and see where you stand. My freshman WH class would in no way have prepared me for the SAT II…but that’s just my school.

If you can get an SAT II out of the way now, then go ahead. I also believe the collegeboard is now allowing you to choose which scores to send; however, there are loop holes as some colleges can opt out and require all scores…generally the harder places.

good luck!