Cracking the AP Chemistry, 2002-2003 Edition (College Test Prep) [Paperback]

Paul Foglino (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 29, 2002 | ISBN-10: 037576223X | ISBN-13: 978-0375762239

The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP Chemistry exam is very different from getting straight As in school. The Princeton Review doesn't try to teach students everything there is to know about chemistry--only the techniques they'll need to score higher on the exam. There’s a big difference. In Cracking the AP Chemistry, TPR will teach test takers how to think like the test makers and

• Score higher by reviewing key chemistry concepts
• Earn more points by becoming familiar with the format of the test
• Safeguard against traps that can lower scores
• Perfect skills with review questions in each chapter

This book includes 2 full-length, simulated AP Chemistry exams. All of The Princeton Review practice test questions are like the ones test takers will see on the actual exam, and every solution is fully explained.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (January 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037576223X
• ISBN-13: 978-0375762239
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,323,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Test Tips and Lots of EXPLAINED Practice Problems, February 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Cracking the AP Chemistry, 2002-2003 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

This book is not heavy in simple methodology. If you're looking for that, Buy the Barron's AP Chem book. But this book has great test taking tips at the start of the book. It also has many practice problems, with EACH PROBLEM explained in detail. This includes multiple choice, FRQ, and essay questions. This book is a great buy.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - a must-buy for anyone looking to get a 5!, July 21, 2003

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twinklestar146 (Wilton, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the AP Chemistry, 2002-2003 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

This was a truly amazing book and a highly recommend it for anyone looking to get a 5 on the AP test. The review sections are extremely extensive and concise, giving you only the information you need to get a 5, and nothing more. There is a test at the end of the each chapter, about 15-30 questions long (a perfect lenght) with free response questions and essay questions for the material if they apply. This was EXTREMELY helpful in my preparation, and I suggest you review the chapters and their tests twice, as I did. The free response questions are so similar to the ones found on the real AP test that the AP free response section was a BREEZE for me! Although the multiple choice in the book was not extraordinary similar to the one on the AP test, all of the ideas and concepts and reasoning was the same, and the multiple choice was not at all a challenge. Princeton Review stresses so many of the same ideas that appear on the test, I was truly amazed and remember thinking "Well, I'm glad Princeton Review went over this concept a million times!" or "Good thing Princeton Review really got that stuck into my mind."

This book my only study guide, and I used it very well, having been in a chemistry class with a horrible teacher. I completely and 100% credit this book for getting me the 5 that it did (I just got my score back today!). I started studying for the test early, in late Febuary, and I would recommend going through the entire book twice. This book was amazing, and I am so happy with its results!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice for Exam reviewing, August 30, 2002

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Christy- just graduated from HS (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the AP Chemistry, 2002-2003 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

This book is wonderful! I received a score of five on my exam (2002), thanks to this book. I recommend you to do a practice exam first (previous years exam question) to have an idea of what's being tested on the exam, what's not. Remember the concept, that's the most important part. Question are similar. Essays on the actual exam is easy, just like the ones in the book. It might seems hard at first, but as you go through each chapter, you will find your confidence along the way. Don't give up! With the help of this book, you can get a five too!!!