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I will be taking the Calculus BC and Physics B AP tests. What books do you recommend for preparation (Princeton Review, Barrons, others)? Any advice is much appreciated.

By Jason817 (Jason817) on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 10:21 pm: Edit

As will I. I am getting Barrons for both. Nothing else is as comprehensive.

By Eddantes (Eddantes) on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 11:09 pm: Edit

I took AP Physics B last year and found that my greatest help was my textbook. I bought the REA, Barrons, and Princeton Review books, and if I had to pick the best of the 3, it would be REA. However, as I said, the textbook was much more helpful than AP prep books. I got a 5, BTW.

By Ivy___Hopeful (Ivy___Hopeful) on Friday, April 04, 2003 - 12:04 am: Edit

Who's REA? Also, is it possible to buy real APs from the College Board (ala 10 Real SATs).

By Incognito (Incognito) on Friday, April 04, 2003 - 12:22 am: Edit

REA stands for Research and Educational Association. They're really good publishers for the APUSH exam. I don't know about these other tests that you mentioned, though.

By Incognito (Incognito) on Friday, April 04, 2003 - 12:27 am: Edit

To Ivy Hopeful

You asked about purchasing real exams?

Here are two links for Physics B. Check them out:

http://store.collegeboard.com/product_detail.asp?item=255104

http://store.collegeboard.com/product_detail.asp?item=254361


Calculus BC
http://store.collegeboard.com/product_detail.asp?item=255112

*BTW, what does "ala" stand for out of curiosity?...

By Ivy___Hopeful (Ivy___Hopeful) on Friday, April 04, 2003 - 12:40 am: Edit

Thanks for the info, incognito. Ala is French I believe. Like ala mode (food).

By Hhh (Hhh) on Friday, April 04, 2003 - 02:23 am: Edit

Take my advice, I got a 5 on both Physics B and Calculus AB last year. For physics and Calculus, the best thing you can do is get old tests. The best review books are Princeton review for physics, and Kaplan/Apex for Calculus. Don't get the REA book unless you are a rocket scientist, it is impossible to understand. The key to high scores is practice tests. Good luck!