Cracking the SAT Chemistry Subject Test, 2007-2008 Edition (College Test Preparation) [Paperback]

Princeton Review (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0375765891 | ISBN-13: 978-0375765896 | Publication Date: February 20, 2007

The Princeton Review realizes that acing the SAT Chemistry Subject Test is very different from earning straight A's in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about chemistry–only the techniques and information you’ll need to maximize your score. In Cracking the SAT Chemistry Subject Test, we’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and

·Master test taking strategies that will improve your score
·Review key concepts that will appear on the test
·Use proven techniques to solve complicated questions

The 2007-2008 edition of Cracking the SAT Chemistry Subject Test is revised and updated to include the most current information possible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (February 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375765891
• ISBN-13: 978-0375765896
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.8 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #813,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough comprehensive preparation, November 23, 2007

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teplyd - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the SAT Chemistry Subject Test, 2007-2008 Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

Contrary to the other reviewers so far, I found this book to be quite helpful. The information was presented in a very straightforward fashion so as to make it easier to conceptualize. The book covers every type of question to the extent that come exam day, there are very few surprises.

That said, there are a few misprints, but they are so innocuous that they are hardly even worth noting. For example, the two mentioned in another review are there, but the correct answers are listed on the exact same page. Another (still minor) error is in one of the chapter summaries on pg 147, where the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation is written in place of the equation for the equilibrium constant (but, again, those who actually read the material will not be too confused by it).

Those aside, there are no factual errors in this book (that I noticed, anyhow). The drill questions and summaries at the end of each chapter serve as great ways to quickly brush up on some facts you may have forgotten as you get closer to the test day. The book doesn't throw excessive information at you like some others do. All around, it teaches what it needs to and does so well.

Last, I'd like to address the common criticism that this book's practice tests are "too easy." I had heard the same complaints before buying this book, but ended up being quite pleasantly surprised by the results. Let's let the numbers speak for themselves...

My scores on the practice tests: 710, 770, 670 (the 670 was on the day before the test)
My score on the actual test: 780

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Enough, August 23, 2009

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Brian J. Smith (Franklin Square, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cracking the SAT Chemistry Subject Test, 2007-2008 Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

I wanted a book to help me review for the NY Chemistry CST(Content Specialty Test). This has many important concepts, but it's not enough. What I really wanted was a book that basically taught me Chemistry without me having to take a class. This is good for a quick review, but not for understanding everything in the high school curriculum. The review is very helpful and shows the major important points, but I just wanted more. I heard that an AP Chemistry book has more info rather than SAT 2 books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice Review Book, June 9, 2008

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Youchun Zeng (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cracking the SAT Chemistry Subject Test, 2007-2008 Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

This is book is an amazing review not only for the SAT chem, but also for the ACS exams... It throughly goes through everything covered in chem from atomic theory to equilibrium.

I got an 800 after reading this book. I recommend it to all! However, if you just begun chem, you might not know what some of the content is. Perfect for AP students though...