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Six full-length practice exams are presented with all questions answered and explained. A subject review covers all AP test topics, including exploratory analysis, methods of data collection, probability, statistical inference, and much more. The author also provides practice and review questions following each review topic, advice for test-taking success, uses of the calculator in statistical analysis, and an AP scoring guide. ... Read more

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It had everything in it!
When AP exams finally come along, many students realize (like myself and my friends), that we crammed the material before each class exam but never really committed it to memory. So, to save ourselves from getting lousy scores, we turn to prep books. Barron's has served me well in the past, so my friends and I all bought copies of this before the AP...and it was a lifesaver.

Spending about four hours a day the week before the exam with this book worked wonders! It explained every statistical concept that we'd learned previously in a very clear, cogent manner (in fact, I really felt like I'd learned something after I read this). And, in true Barron's fashion, it left nothing untouched. From regression equations to chi-square tests, this book covers it all. And not only do you get a review of the material, you really get a comprehensive treatment of the material but in a less "frilly" and frivolous manner, so you don't have to wade through hundreds of lines of silly talk as is seen in so many textbooks.

So, after reading this book and doing ALL of the exercises (they're harder than the real thing, so if you practice with these, you'll be set), I was well prepared for the AP statistics exam. When I took it, there wasn't a thing on there that I didn't know how to do, and it's largely thanks to this book!

If you're looking to learn AP stats independently or are looking to brush up on course material before exams, then don't waste your time with any other stats book...read this one, and get that 5!

AP Stats Savior
Barron's AP Stats Prep book is what got me my 5. I spent the year in Stats class not paying attention, not doing homework, and for the most part not understanding a single thing about stats. 2 weeks before the exam I went through Barron's front to back, and got a 5! The information is organized in an easy to use fashion, and there's plenty of practice problems.

Very good book.
This is probably the best AP Statistics book out there. It's very comprehensive and detailed.
If you read and understand most of the material on here, there's almost no reason you will not get a 4 or 5.
The only problem is with the practice tests. Many of the questions in the practice tests involve number crunching rather then testing if you know the concepts of statistics. When i took this test, i was quite surprised to see that almost all the questions were concept questions. I barely touched my calculator on this exam.

crammed full of basketball problems
One thing that is seriously annoying about this otherwise solid book is that the author is apparently a major fan of professional basketball, and thinks nothing of interlarding the text with dozens of arcane references to the sport.

Here's an example:

"Consider the historgram of the yearly average assists per game figures for Jeff Hornacek (Phoenix and Houston)."(p. 11)As if it's not enough to mention an obscure player, must we pedantically specify that he played with both Phoenix and Houston?!(This is incorrect anyhow:it should be Phoenix and Philadelphia.)Surely this silliness will help to confuse any foreign or ESL user of this text.

Thus if you're unclear on such basketball abstrusia as rebounds, assists, and three-point shots, this book is likely to strike you as a self-indulgent slog.

On the other hand, if you love basketball as much as Sternstein evidently does, you'll find the text both invigorating and relevant.

great book for review
this book provides a very comprehensive review of the whole course. i read all of the sections and did all the practice problems at the end of each section. though i didn't have much time working on the 6 practice tests, the information i got from the review part itself helped me greatly on the AP test. i just took it a couple weeks ago and im confident that i got a 5 on it. w0000t ... Read more

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Daughter's Book
My daughter needed this book for her AP Class and she has found it very useful in her studies.

Questionable "reviews" written by others
I don't want to step on any toes, but all seven of the other reviewers wrote one and only one review for this product only. Furthermore, every reviewer gave this a glowing 5 stars. I have to say, this is the worst AP Human Geography test prep book I've found. I've compared it to the others and quite honestly, I cannot recommend it. I know one student who used this book exclusively and got a 2 on the test, despite the fact I observed them 30+ hours in review with this book.

It might be okay as a supplemental study book, but there are better ones out there.

BEST APHG TEST PREP!!!!
Without a doubt I must say that this is the best preparation for the APHG exam! I changed schools my second semester and entered APHG not knowing a single thing and missing out on the entire first semester.But luckily this book's review was so incredibly concise and helpful that I was able to get a 5 on the exam!If you are looking for a great prep book, look no further because this is it!

Excellent Educational Resource!
As an educator I am always looking for the best test prep materials for my students, and by far this is the best. With its easy to use format, extensive vocabulary review and strong practice test questions this is the only book you will need to feel prepared for the AP Exam.

AP Human Geography w/ CD-ROM (REA) -The Best Test Prep (The Best Test Preparation for Advance Placement)

Best source for AP preparation
This book has been extrememly useful in helping me to prepare for the AP exam. It is easily understandable and as a student I find it refreshing to read a review book that doesn't put me to sleep. This book is full of interesting facts related to Human Geography, and the review tests were extrememly helpful with my preparations for the real exam. ... Read more

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Great Value!
I was excited that the textbook came in "like new" condition, as described.We were thrilled it came earlier than the promised date.Great value, great product. ... Read more

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Practice makes perfect, and with Strive for a 5: AP Chinese Practice Tests, you can familiarize yourself with the AP test and sharpen your skills through practice. Coupled with valuable suggestions and tips for test taking, this book of practice tests offers powerhouse drills that get you ready for the day of the exam! In Strive for a 5, eight full-length practice tests simulate the AP Chinese Language and Culture exam. Tests are organized by theme Customs, Daily Life, Economics, Education, Entertainment, Family, Geography and Mixed Themes so teachers may use any unit from this workbook to supplement the cultural theme that they are teaching. This book contains everything needed to prepare for the exam, including a comprehensive review of the AP Chinese exam s structure and organization as well as intense practice covering all major themes that are generally taught in the AP Chinese course.

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Good Service
The book came within a week, although my daughter was unhappy as it was used, but I was happy as I saved 60% off retail. ... Read more

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Scoring high on the AP English Language & Composition Exam is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about English language—only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP English Language and Composition Exam, we’ll teach you how to

·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus only on the rhetorical modes and patterns of exposition that are likely to be covered on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each topic covered

This book includes 2 full-length practice AP English Language and Composition tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.

Cracking the AP English Language and Composition Exam has been fully updated for the 2009 test. ... Read more

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good review
It had a lot of great tips and practice tests that helped me prepare. But i wish i would have started to study earlier because my test was a week after i recieved the book. Id really recommend this book to practice for the big day.

Cracking the AP English Language & Compostion Exam, 2009 Edition
Bought this book for my daughter so she can study for her AP test.She likes this book very much and is even using it for her regular assignments.

Cracking the AP English Language and Composition Exam 2009 edition
An excellent product to prepare students for the AP exam format. Lots of practical practice and clear, delineated explanations of each section of the test.

TRUST ME! BUY THIS BOOK! (2010 students too!)
I've read them all.
Spark Notes, Cliffs Notes, Kaplan, Barrons, 5 Steps to a 5, and more.

And Princeton is definetely the best.
Within the Princeton Review book, there is a comprehensive review of the multiple choice section and the essay section. As most multiple choice sections in each book are very similar, I'll focus on the essay sections. It goes over each kind of essay (Stylistic Analysis, Synthesis, and Argument) with specific, easy to read, understand, and integrate into your writing, making it a very solid section. I'm talking structure, style, and methods of writing. It has great advice and tips, stuff you really should know. Honestly, a treasure cove of knowledge. You'll be so glad you read this.

These sections blow all the others out of the water, with the exception of the 5 steps to a 5 book. It has an equally good essay section, though I prefer the Princeton section. Princeton has more tips, and is easier to read. Plus the 5 steps to a 5 book is older, and has not been recently updated.

Then there's additional sections that make this book the clear best choice. There's a lit. terms and vocab section. It goes over all the important lit. terms you need to know, and ignores the ones that aren't important. It doesn't stop there. Next is a overview of the different types of fallacies you should know. If you can reference these in your stylistic analysis, congragulations you get an 8 or a 9. It explains how to avoid them in your writing. Very useful stuff to know. Finally there is a section on the rhetorical modes, explaining each type, and which to use in your one writing.

Once again, I've read them all for you. This is the only one you need to read, and you do need to read it. I am very impressed with this book, and can get you that 5 you've always wanted! ... Read more

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Scoring high on the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about government–only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam, we’ll teach you how to

·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each government and politics topic covered

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Cracking the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Prep)
We found this very helpful in reviewing for the AP exam. Did very well on the test.

Would recommend.

The best publication for test taking advice and contents review.
This 273 page book uses a similar format as all other review books with the exception of Pamela K. Lamb's FIVE STEPS TO A 5 ON THE AP: U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS. For example, it has a multiple-choice section that explains the types of questions, using the process of elimination to isolate the answer, and using common sense. On the essay section, there are suggestions to address the question, providing evidence, and planning and writing the essay. On these two areas, the Princeton Review does a better job on "strategizing" and goes into detail on arriving at the answer than any of the other books.

The subject review is also the best, about a half-step up from Soifer's U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS. The reviews are covered in narrative format and contained many details. The length is just right.

Like similar publications, it has two sample AP tests with explanation of the answers. Unfortunately, the explanations are not as good and as detailed as in Soifer.

In the end, there is a glossary of key terms with definitions and a copy of the U.S. Constitution.

Despite the pluses, the book fails in a few areas. First, it does not have sample multiple-choice questions at the end of each subject review section. Second, the contents is lacking in basic tables, illustrations, and charts. Examples include a visual breakdown of powers given in the Constitution, or an illustration of the various ways that the three branches of government "check and balanc" each other, or a listing of the important U.S. Supreme Court cases. These things are very important. Third, there is no listing of internet resources for further study.

If you "can live" without these things, the test taking advice and content information are "well worth the purchase."

Helpful review book
I purchased this review book in the hope that I could use it to teach myself the material for the exam. The information presented in the book was both comprehensive and brief enough to keep the book easy to read. I read this book without taking a class and received a 5 on the exam. Although the questions in the book are slightly harder than the real exam, they are still very helpful as a preparation for the exam. I recommend this book to those who want to do well on the exam.

Great!
I thought it was excellent. In the back it had a list of court cases and other such simple lists. The material is thorough, but still manageable. I used this book and 5 Steps to a 5 when I studied last year and I got a 5 on the exam, so I'm obviously happy.

I think it was a great book to study from, and the practice questions were a good help. The material isn't too tedious that you can't stay focused and the chapters aren't too long that you feel helpless as you study.

Get it quickly before the AP!

excellent
it is exactly what it is.... a perfect thurough summary of all the information on the test and full out questions and essays questions... good stuff...It then explains the answers thuroughly, perfect for preparing for the test. ... Read more

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The Princeton Review realizes that scoring high on the AP Physics B & C Exams is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about physics–only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP Physics B & C Exams, we’ll teach you how to

·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each physics topic covered

This book includes 2 full-length practice tests, one each for Physics B and Physics C. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question. ... Read more

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Great Product!
Seller promptly shipped the book and it was in the condition as promised.Good transaction!!

5's without a physics class
I borrowed this book from a friend for AP season.First in 2007 to take the B exam, and second in 2008 to prepare for the Physics C exams.My school did not offer any AP physics or honors physics courses, so I was relying mostly on what I learned in regular physics. However, this book was sufficient to prep me to get 5's on all of the physics exams.I simply read through each section, did the practice problems, and checked them to see if I got them right and to understand them.While this is a REVIEW book, it was also sufficient to teach me the material.Three days of cramming for the Physics C: Electromag section was sufficient to get a 5.One last thing about the AP Physics C tests - they are curved like crazy.They are very hard exams compared to the other AP exams.However, it is possible to do well on them even if you feel very intimidated.

Another book I looked at was the Barron's HTP Physics C book, but I found it went over my head on explanations, so I only did the first few chapters of it and then switched fully over to PR.

Cracking the AP Physics works
A very detailed book with study helps to assist the physics student in the entire discipline of physics.There are numerous problems and concepts that are important to know to have an understanding of physics.
Very useful.

Five stars for Physics B; Three stars for Physics C
There is very little to add to what the previous reviewers have said regarding the Physics B portion of the material in this book.It is indeed an excellent study guide for that exam.

I would rank the book a little lower on its coverage of the Physics C material.Let me preface the following by saying that I bought this and several other textbooks, guides, and multiple choice questions, and free response questions (the latter two available either for free or for purchase off the AP services web site).In addition, I attempted to teach my daughter the subject on our own time given the complete lack of effective instruction by her physics teacher at school. It became clear to me that the Physics C exam is written to test "cleverness".The Physics B part can be passed by sadly only knowing the right formula and how to plug in the numbers - this cannot be done on the Physics C exam. The Physics C exam is not about complicated formulas nor long derivations.You need to get the answer within one or two steps - if not, you are on the wrong track. In order to do this, you need to have seen a similar type of problem before.This book doesn't do that effectively on its own - but if you've got a decent physics instructor, the combination of both will suffice for the exam.

It is clear that the book is primarily concerned with Physics B and supplements a little extra (as needed) in the mechanics and E&M section for the harder Physics C exam.As a stand alone "text", it will fall short of the mark for the tougher Physics C exam. In summary, if you are going at this alone, buy this and the Physics C guide authored by Mooney.If your in a decent class, then this book will suffice.

another compliment
This book is great:
+lessons are concise but very thorough
+all examples and questions have answers and most have explanations.
+it's easy to distinguish between [B] and [C] topics

-But be sure to check central for a thorough list of topics on the test
-There are a few mis-edits or explanation with computational errors. These are rare but can give you a headache for a few minutes until you figure out the error.

Conclusion: If you read a section, and comprehend it, you won't be baffled by any question in that topic come test day (I mean it).
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This preparation manual, directly linked to Calcululus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic byFinney, Demana, Waits, and Kennedy, will help to reinforce the important connections between what you will learn in class and what you will be tested on in the AP* Calculus Exam. Or, if you simply need a refresher for the exam, this guide has everything that you need to help pave your way to success. ... Read more

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Excellent review for AP test
This book greatly helped me study for the AP Calculus BC exam (I passed the AB and BC sections of the test)! It has review problems at the end of each section and example AP tests that are very realistic. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to do well on the AP Calculus AB or BC test! ... Read more

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This revised edition of 5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. History is fully updated with chapters on George W. Bush's first term and the 2004 election. It also includes new sections on the Clinton era, international relations, and U.S. foreign policy.Use this ultimate resource for scoring big on the AP* exam and earning valuable college credits.

*AP, Advanced Placement Program, and College Board are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

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Great book -- resulted in a "5" in our house!
Bought for daughter to use for AP US History test prep and she got a 5 using this book.Top notch, and hope it works for you!

Needed it for school.
I just needed this book for a class cause it was a required purchase. I haven't really looked at it that much except to see that's it's basically just another textbook. It shipped quickly though so that was good.

Acceptable supplement, some errors...
This book is acceptable as a supplement to a good textbook or a good teacher, but I would not recommend it by itself. There are also some errors. I have not scoured the entire book, but these are just two I noticed:

On the diagnostic test question 3,Samuel Gompers B) led the American Federation of Labor would be the correct answer, on the scoring guide, however it says C) served as president of the American Federation of Labor...the information is correct, just the letter is wrong, but it does make me wonder how many of the others are wrong.

Also, in the rapid review for the Reconstruction chapter (page 152) it says:

"The plans of Reconstruction proposed by Abraham Lincoln, the Radical Republicans, and Andrew Jackson all varied dramatically."

HAHA. I don't think Andrew Jackson proposed any plans for reconstruction, considering he had been dead for 28 years.

They mean Andrew Johnson of course, but still....

I would recommend a different book; however, if it helps me get a 4 or 5 on this exam, I might consider revising my review.

Had to have it
The book was required from the school.Whether the book is any good is highly subjective.It it gives my kid an "A" then I will say it is great.

3 Stars for a 4...and other reasons
Like any other ap us history student I was faced with the task of taking the AP USH exam. However the harder task was choosing which book to use to study for it.

I looked at all the big names: Kaplan, Barrons, PR. And then I saw this. The book helped me get a 4 along with Barron flashcards i bought (buy those too!).

Goods: gives a good summary and 2 practice tests and dbq's and a diagnostic

Cons: eh, wait for an updated version of the book. didn't really go 'really' in depth as i would've liked. I had a really REALLY good teacher, so the book didn't help a decent amount by itself. there are only 5 questions at the end of each chapter, which test easy questions.

Final note: If they update this book, buy it. IF they don't look at other reviews for (09) USH books on amazon. ... Read more

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BarronÂ's fully revised Advanced Placement U.S. History test preparation manual presents twofull-length practice exams with answer keys and explanatory comments covering all questions. The author also provides extensive study and test-taking advice, followed by an overview of U.S. history from the Colonial era to the twenty-first century.The overview includes sample questions, analyses, and answers. Additional features include a chronological summary of major events, developments, and dates in U.S. history, a glossary defining key words and phrases, and a general index. Enclosed with this manual is an optional CD-ROM that presents two additional full-length AP practice tests with answers and automatic scoring. ... Read more

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CliffsAP English Language and Composition, 2nd Edition introduces you to the exam format and grading scale along with detailed analysis of question types and answers. It includes four full-length practice exams with full explanations for all multiple-choice answers and sample essay responses with analysis.

To really make your advanced level of study pay off, learn how to take the test in a way that will earn you the most credit. This guide to the AP English Language and Composition Examination will help you maximize the fruits of your study. ... Read more

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Best AP Teacher's Tool!
I use this with my AP Students and it serves as a true basis for the entire course overall! My students have learned an extensive amount from the help of CliffsNotes. It provides you with everything you need to know for the test, and it gives you your own leeway to do what you will with all of the information given.

Buy this product! It is worth it

HURRAY!!!!
This book is awesome... I haven't used it a lot recently but it is a great study guide for the AP test. I hope that I pass with flying colors and I think I will thanks to this life saver.

Not bad. I managed to get a 4 using this book only.
I'll be honest. I think I was well prepared for AP exam way before reading this book. I've had hardcore Honors English 2 to help prep me for the AP class.

I didn't use this book till the week before the exam. The multiple choice questions were nothing like the ones on the AP exam, which I thought were easier than the ones in the book. If you really want to do well on AP exam, just do the multiple choice and see what you missed. I scored low on each exam (missed 10 or so) and didnt grade myself on the essays.

The good parts of the book are the comprehensive review of glossary terms and the section on writing the essay. AP English is the easiest AP exam to prep for. You don't necessarily need the AP class. You just need to know literary terms and how to write concisely. Overall, 4 stars for getting me the 4 on the AP exam. For the most part, most people in my class got 4s and I dont necessarily think it has to do with the book, but I think if you need practice, this is a decent book.

Excellent prep book
I basically took the AP Lang exam using only this book to prepare, and I scored a 5.I did walk into it with pretty developed writing skills, but this book helped me understand and improve my literary analysis.I did about ten of the sample essays and one of the multiple choice sections in the practice tests.The student written essays are helpful; the high scoring ones give you a good idea of what the scorers are looking for.
The main thing to keep in mind on the AP Lang test is sounding intelligent is most important, even if your points are simple.As Oscar Wilde so eloquently put it, "In matters of great importance, style, not sincerity, is what really matters."

OK
This book had a decent list of terms, although I've stumbled across better ones in books my friends owned. The main plus to it was detailed analysis of essays written by students under the exact same testing conditions. Although their examples of 8's and 9's seemed quite a bit higher than what my teacher accepted (and she's a tough grader), it was helpful to see how my writing stacked up. I scored a 4 on the exam, with this being my main study guide. Also, my teacher would pass copies out to the class for discussion a few times a year, meaning that she approved, I'm sure. ... Read more

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Scoring high on the AP U.S. History Exam is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about American history—only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP U.S. History Exam, we’ll teach you how to

·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each U.S. history topic covered

This book includes 2 full-length practice AP U.S. History tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.

Cracking the AP U.S. History Exam has been fully updated for the 2008 test. ... Read more

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Got a 3!
I took the class and my teacher did not cover the material well at all, never read chapters etc. I read this book the day before a test and got a 3! I'm not proud of this, but in absence of a good teacher, it helped A LOT!

Alright, but not stellar
I think this review book was alright, but not great. Generally I really enjoy Princeton Review, and I thought the world history one was pretty good; however, I was not impressed with this version. I just felt like this book was missing a lot of key details (even though they are details, they are still pretty important). It does not even mention the Battle of Saratoga, which is quite significant in that it mustered French support for the colonists' effort. While the book does touch lightly on things you need to know, I often had to look up additional information in my text book, which judging from the above reviews, a lot of students wish to avoid. Overall, this review book is okay. Yes, it does give you an idea of what you need to know, but it should definitely be supplemented with other texts.

APUSH=5 thanks to Princeton Review!
This book was awesome. I used Princeton Review to study for 2 out of my 6 AP classes. I had this US History book and the AP Psychology book. The two exams I used Princeton Review to study for, I got 5s! In the other 4 subjects I got 4s. This book is the exact tool you need to push yourself from a 4 to a 5! It's great!

easy to use and effective
This book is great for those of us who are too busy or can't concentrate on our textbooks. This book helped me a lot in my APUSH class because it's much easier to read and much shorter than the textbook. The questions for each section should tell you what you understand or do not understand in that section. You can use it as an indicator on what part of your textbook you need to read more carefully to get that A on your tests and 5 on the AP test. ... Read more

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A Useful Little Study Guide
This review was reccommended to me by my AP Euro teacher. I purchased this book and subsequently got a 4 on the AP European History Exam. I felt prepared for the test once I took it, but also did additional review work on my own beforehand. It's a good supplement to the AP Euro course, nothing more, nothing less.

A Good Starting Point
If you plan on doing well on the AP exam (4 or a 5), this book is a good start but will not cover all of the important social/cultural developments that make up a good part of the test. It does extremely well at providing everything you need for the political/diplomatic questions, but expect to use another review guide or textbook to study in addition to this.

Don't waste your money!
This book is terrible! It does not accurately portray the kinds of questions featured in the AP exam and should only be used after every other available resource has been exhausted.

Personally, I would recommend (with 5 stars of satisfaction) trying Modern European History by Birdsall S. Viault if you are looking for a review of European history.

Modern European History

Okay Overall, but not for short term studying. Two stars
I bought this book in late January.I covered a majority of the book over the next three months, and it helped a little.The text is very dense and not very focused on the AP test.This is most definitely not a one month or less review book. Some of the DBQ test questions were completely random, and in my teacher's point of view, unrealisitic.

My recommendation for AP Euro is the Cliff's Notes.I did not use this myself, but most of my class did and loved it.However I would highly, highly recommend REA for U.S. history.

I would give this book 2 stars (I could not figure out how to edit my original review.

Not Recommended
I disliked this book and highly recommend that students in an AP European History course refrain from purchasing it. The best AP European History study guides are brief and concise, and have only the information necessary to do well on the exam. This book, however, is too comprehensive. It left me wondering, "Do I really need to know all this stuff?" And you don't. Furthermore, the practice tests are different from the actual test in terms of types of questions and of content. Although their FRQ's are similar to the ones on the AP Exam, their sample essay answers are bad examples of good essays. Cracking the AP European History Exam from the Princeton Review is much better. Save your money and buy that instead. I gave this two stars instead of one because it makes an OK reference book, but a bad AP study guide. ... Read more

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Scoring high on the AP Biology Exam is very different from earning straight A's in school. We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about biology--only the strategies and information you'll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP Biology Exam, we'll teach you how to

·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus only on the biology topics that are likely to be covered on the test
·Memorize complicated biology concepts using simple techniques
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each topic covered

This book includes 2 full-length practice AP Biology tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you'll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.

Cracking the AP Biology Exam has been fully updated for the 2009 test. ... Read more

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A Waste of Money
I don't recommend this book for the AP Biology exam. This book doesn't cover the materials thoroughly; there are many important details missing. Also, there are some incorrect details, which is worse than typo in Barron's books. There's not enough exercise at the end of each chapter. My AP Bio teacher was really good, so this book was actually a waste of money for me. I believe I got a five on the AP exam because of my teacher's review sessions and not this book.

Saved my tush!
So what happens when you take an AP biology class and you memorize things in the short term for exams then immediately discard them? You end up completely unprepared for the AP exam.

The night before the AP Biology exam, I realized that I didn't know very much biology at all and that I would most likely fail the exam if I didn't do some serious review. After rushing to the bookstore, I figured the PR would give me the most information in the least amount of time (from past AP experience -- see my review for the AP chemistry PR book), so I bought it.

I read each chapter and as I read, the book very much distilled the information down to the bare essentials required for the AP (which likes to test "big ideas"). Now, I can't say that I memorized everything in the 10 hour cram session, but I got a good feel for all the topics and learned all of the big ideas within them. This is not the fault of the book though, that I didn't know all the details: they were there and on some questions of the exam, I would tell myself, "I wish I had learned this fact!", but for the majority of the questions, the broad understanding that I gained was quite helpful.

So I fully reccomend this book to people looking to prepare for the exam. I don't know if it would be suitable for in class tests (use Barron's for that because it's a very detailed summary of Campbell and Reece -- the standard bio text), but for the AP exam it covers exactly what you need. If you're lucky enough to have a few days/weeks to devote to this book, you will most likely get a 5.

EDIT: I ended up getting a 4 on the exam. If I hadn't read the book...erm, well, I'd probably have gotten a 1 or 2. ... Read more

Product Description
Scoring high on the AP Chemistry Exam is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about chemistry—only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP Chemistry Exam, we’ll teach you how to

·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each chemistry topic covered

This book includes 2 full-length practice AP Chemistry tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.

Cracking the AP Chemistry Exam has been fully updated for the 2008 test. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

Helped Me Score a 5
There is no better book to score a 5 with than the Princeton Review.It's not there to teach you chemistry; it's there to review for you the tough year of all the material covered, and then some. I did well in the AP Chemistry class, but the book definitely came in handy close to the exam. It very easily condenses the plethora of knowledge one should achieve in the course and condenses it into easy-to-understand chapters. The sample tests and full length exams prepare you for the most challenging of questions, with complete, fully-developed answers. This book was the light at the end of my ending tunnel. Without it I probably would've only gotten a 4 on the exam; but come exam day, with the help of PR, I was so prepared that two months later I received my 5. Good luck to anyone brave enough to take the course; it is challenging, but definitely worth it in the end. I recommend this book to everyone planning on taking the AP Exam. Good luck and have fun

Excellent Resource!
I teach AP Chemistry, and I recommend this book to my students.It's strength is that it doesn't try to be a chemistry textbook.Rather, it focuses primarily on strategies and techniques for recalling what you learn in the classroom.It is well-written in a very understandable and user-friendly style.This is a great resource for students and teachers.

An excellent review/reference book
My teacher uses this book to reinforce what we learn in class. Each time we have a test, the respective chapter of this book is due as homework. It's a great way to practice and keep your skills honed for the AP test.

The really great thing about Cracking is that there are practice questions after every chapter, and there are detailed solutions (not just answers) to those questions. There's a multiple choice, problem and essay section, just like on the AP test.

Don't rely on this book alone to get a 5, because it's mostly intended for review, but it's a great tool to have handy when you're working/studying. Everything is very clear.

Study guide
Cracking the AP Chemistry Exam, 2008 Edition (College Test Prep)
I bought this for my son who is a sophmore in high school. He started the year with honors Chemistry, and his teacher suggested moving him to AP Chemistry. The book is good because he can study to catch up with the rest of the students at the AP level.

A pretty good review
Nice review.My performance was pretty bad in the Chemistry class I was in.I prepped for the AP test for about a week or a half a week with this book, and then did very well on the AP test (the score earned college credits for Chemistry 1 and 2).

I wouldn't give ALL the credit to the book (my teacher was pretty bad which is more why CLASS performance was down), but I do remember it being nice to brush through things as well as to know what I really need to know for the test (versus chemistry knowledge which is not covered on the test) ... Read more

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Updated to reflect the most recent tests, this manual presents a detailed subject review covering all AP Psychology test topics plus a diagnostic test and two full-length practice exams. All test questions are answered and explained. The authors also provide a valuable overview of the test with explanations of how it is scored. Added test preparation material includes extra multiple-choice questions, test-taking tips, and an analysis of the essay question with a sample essay. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

AP Psychology Book
This book was in decent condition (with minor writing in the text) and it helped a lot in the short time i needed a book. Fast shipping also. Thanks!

We Got This!
I take the AP exam in three days, and using this book has helped as one of my resources. Worth buying a used copy.

Great Review Book Tool
I would definetely buy this book if I were to take the AP Psych exam again. Of course, I won't have to do that because this book prepared me so well for it. It really doesn't matter which edition you buy, they contain the same content and only vary in page numbers. There are two practice tests in the back that have answer explanations and various free response questions that include points you should make when writing for each topic. I would get this rather than Kaplan's or the Princeton Review's because they have been known to have the wrong answers in the answer key in the back, which is completely unacceptable. Enjoy this book, and the exam too, it is probably the best that the Collegeboard offers.

A MUST for AP Psych students
I would definited reccommend buying this book if you are looking to take the AP Psychology Test. It was a great review manual. I started reading this book probably a week before the test, and after taking the test I felt really confident that I did well, and I did; I got a 5! Granted throughout the course I read our issued textbook, but this review manual refreshened my memory and went over some new topics that were not covered in my textbook. Overall, this was a great book and I would HIGHLY reccommend it.

Definitly get this book!
most pysch classes require it anyways, but if yours doesn't get this book. It really helped me study and prepare for the in class tests and ap exam [which i got 4 on thank you very much]
just get this book, you'll be happy you did :] ... Read more