Cracking the AP Biology Exam, 2004-2005 Edition (College Test Prep) [Paperback]

Princeton Review (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 13, 2004 | Series: College Test Prep

The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP Biology Exam is very different from getting straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about biology–only what you’ll need to score higher on the exam. There’s a big difference. In Cracking the AP Biology Exam, we’ll teach you how to think like the test makers and
-Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
-Improve your score by knowing in advance what biology topics are most
likely to be tested
-Memorize complicated biology concepts using simple techniques
-Use the Three-Pass System to get the most out of your time
-Ace the Essay section by practicing on our sample essay questions
This book includes 2 full-length practice AP Biology tests. All of our practice test questions are like the ones you’ll see on the actual exam, and we fully explain every answer.

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From the Inside Flap

The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP Biology Exam is very different from getting straight A?s in school. We don?t try to teach you everything there is to know about biology?only what you?ll need to score higher on the exam. There?s a big difference. In Cracking the AP Biology Exam, we?ll teach you how to think like the test makers and
-Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
-Improve your score by knowing in advance what biology topics are most
likely to be tested
-Memorize complicated biology concepts using simple techniques
-Use the Three-Pass System to get the most out of your time
-Ace the Essay section by practicing on our sample essay questions
This book includes 2 full-length practice AP Biology tests. All of our practice test questions are like the ones you?ll see on the actual exam, and we fully explain every answer.

About the Author

The Princeton Review is the fastest growing test-preparation company in the country, with over 60 franchise offices in the nation. Each year, we help more than 2 million students prepare for college, grad school, professional licensing exams, and successful careers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (January 13, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375763937
• ISBN-13: 978-0375763939
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,107,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Princeton Review!, August 22, 2004

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D. C. Potts (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cracking the AP Biology Exam, 2004-2005 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

I basically paid $13 for a 5 on the AP Biology Exam.

At my school, there is no AP Biology course. Instead, there is simply an honors course. A few friends and I, enrolled in that course, decided that we would take the AP Biology Exam. We all bought this book and we all studied. People doubted us, as taking an AP test without the class is often a recipe for failure at our school. In the class, due to an adaptation in the schedule, we didn't even cover plants, protists, fungi, photosynthesis, or respiration. Most of the body systems were left up to us to study, as well.

Fast forward to July 1. Being impatient, I call AP to find my scores. I'm praying for a 3 in Biology, but lo and behold, a 5. How?

The book goes over everything. Every subject that the book could test for it covers. In addition, the tests help prepare for the same kind of questions. I didn't incur the same problems as another reviewer, who said there were incorrect answers, but all the answers are explained and I really did not have a problem. In any case, the AP exam doesn't ask for the correct answer; it asks for the best answer. This book even goes over the experiments, which we didn't even have a chance to do, and thus helped me do well on the essay section even though I hadn't ever done the experiment.

If you are taking the AP Biology Exam, buy this book. With a little bit of work and this book, getting a 5 really isn't too difficult.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life saver!, August 28, 2004

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Boston, MA - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the AP Biology Exam, 2004-2005 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

I had a horrible AP bio teacher this past year and I pretty much had to study on my own to learn this stuff. I also bought the AP Bio Cliffs book, but I used that as a review after I finished each chapter in the Princeton one. The Princeton one gives great descriptions and teaches you in essay format, while the Cliffs just gives you bullet points, so the information doesn't quite flow as smoothly. Also, Princeton's "words to know" and quiz questions at the end of each chapter helped me so much! I scored a 4 on the test, which would have never happened had I not got this book!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book for AP Bio, August 21, 2004

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T. White (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the AP Biology Exam, 2004-2005 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

I found this book very helpful for AP Preparation. It was easy to read and understand. The important facts were stressed. I also used Campell's Biology Text, which was used as a good reference. However, Patrick Leonardi's --The Ultimate Study Guide for Biology: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations volume 1, volume 2 and volume 3 were also very good references. The questions helped me to test myself before taking the AP exam. Some of the questions were similar to AP type. It definitely helped me to pass the AP biology exam.