Stereoisomer Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 OK i've just decided that I am applying to the universities in USA because my teacher told me : "I have the potential to do great things blah blah"So Im taking the SAT and the 3 SAT II, Chem, Bio, Maths IICI am deciding between which Preparation book I should get. After consulting with friends/teachers I have concluded that The Princeton Review and the Barrons SAT are by far the best.I'll tell you guys a little about me. I am reasonably smart. I am usually the top of my class and around 4th or 5th in my year level. So Im not that dumb, but Im not the smartest person in my year level.What do you think. Which one do you recommend for me? I already have the official study guide but that's not helpful ><Thanks so so much! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaginelifeless Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'd say the Princeton Review is better than Barrons simply because Princeton Review is by Princeton Uni... do you actually need to take 3 SAT II subjects? i gathered that 2 would be sufficient even if you're applying to the Ivy leagues... Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan91 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 well I'd suggest using the offical sat guide for the practice guides and you could see which areas you are weak in and work on those in the barrons and princeton books.If need be even look into kaplan Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshah Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I am actually using the princeton review for my math subject tests. For biology I am using Barrons. (What a coincidence...lol). Till now they are both preety useful. I cannot differentiate because they are two different subjects. But I think they are both good. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBStuck Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'd say the Princeton Review is better than Barrons simply because Princeton Review is by Princeton Uni... do you actually need to take 3 SAT II subjects? i gathered that 2 would be sufficient even if you're applying to the Ivy leagues...everyone i knew that took the SAT IIs took three and not two. i don't think it going to kill you to take three of them. i hoestly only took the SAT once so i never used the study guides, but i have used Barron's for other things and liked them very much. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cereja Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Like IBStuck, I only took the SAT once and without studying. The SAT is not necessarily about how much you know, it's about how well can you take a test. As long as you know the format and you know at least the maths behind it, the reading shouldn't be difficult. You should know the type of questions they ask. The College Board website has a lot of useful tips. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heronumbazero Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 okay, so the book I am using which is totally helpful, although it sounds silly, is:The New SAT by Sparknotes (just the basic SAT)Really helpful and breaks everything down for you. Awesome.Oh! And, you can find it online FREE:http://www.sparknotes.com/testprep/books/newsat/ Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee =3 Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 i'm using princeton review for maths and chem.. and from what i have seen so far the princeton review sat 1 book is even better than the offical sat guide! so i'd say princeton review all the way!btw, can anybody tell me what i need for the english sat II ?cheers, B Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee =3 Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 You mean Literature SAT II? Or the old English proficiency SAT II which you can no longer take since it's not offered anymore since 2005 by collegeboard?Check www.collegeboard.com to see which subject tests are available. You don't want to study a test which is no longer offered/accreditedyup. the literature one..like, is there a princeton review book for literature? i haven't come across one yet and as i'm in argentina, its really hard to get sat books..is there any other good site that can help you prepare for the sat II lit? or what things do i have to know? so that i can at least try prepare with other materials...thanks, Bee Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 i heard the biology test is really hard. is there anything else you can take?blue college board book is the best. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stereoisomer Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Im not so sure now..Im not sure if i want to go to the US anymore! It's so so so far away from NZ please tell me some of the good things about US? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnok Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Take a SAT course, it really helps out. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudolph Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Try Gruber's and Rocket Review. The Barron's books are so dull and 'lifeless' in my opinion. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
qweqwe123 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Get the Official SAT booklet ....But really the most important thing is that you practice. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Im not so sure now..Im not sure if i want to go to the US anymore! It's so so so far away from NZ please tell me some of the good things about US?There are none, unless you go to a highly ranked school and get some financial assistance, there really is no point in paying exorbitant fees for a private school for a degree that will never go in as much depth (despite being 4 years long) as a similar UK degree. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Also, if you get in, Kristin would be able to advertise and attract more students Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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