Cracking the AP Biology Exam, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Preparation) [Paperback]

Princeton Review (Author)

Book Description

Series: College Test Preparation | Publication Date: January 10, 2006

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (January 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375765255
• ISBN-13: 978-0375765254
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #405,822 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars read this and you'll ace aps!, July 11, 2006

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aparna (california) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the AP Biology Exam, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

once again the princeton review proves to be the best way to study! to get a 5 all you need to do is read this book...it gives you the right amount for info you need in terms of knowledge for the aps, after that it's just logic and common sense. although the practice tests aren't very good(get actual collegboard tests to practice), absorbing most of the info in this book will get you a 5!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars key to a 5, July 22, 2006

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Poodle - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the AP Biology Exam, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

so i don't actually own a 2006-2007 edition of TPR's Cracking the AP Bio Exam, but I did use last year's version, and, I have to say, it was awesome. The book included all the important concepts covered in the exam, and the way the book was written makes it interesting and even the more difficult concepts lucid. I ended up with a score of 5 for the AP Biology exam, and without this book I don't think I'd be able to achieve this score.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This book isn't going to help you at all! Spend your money on something better!, June 12, 2007

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R. Uppal (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cracking the AP Biology Exam, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

I agree with everyone who says this review book is TRASH. Honestly, it has so little necessary information for the exam, that you could've just taken the exam without ever studying. I just thank God that I used a Barron's in conjunction with this book. The Barron's makes complicated concepts so easy that a caveman could understand them. Not only that, but it goes into detail and highlights key concepts that you'll need to know for the exam, unlike the Princeton Review. This book does have practice tests, which are always good to do, but that's about it. If I recall correctly, the book has about a page on the Immune system. A PAGE!!! Barron's on the other hand had around 10. Seriously, this book does close to nothing in giving information essential to doing well on the exam.

So, to summarize everything I just said, Princeton Review is horrible and I'll never use another review book by them again, AND go with either a Barron's or Cliff's because they actually know what they're talking about and will prepare you for the exam.