Cracking the AP Economics Macro & Micro Exam, 2004-2005 Edition (College Test Prep) [Paperback]

David Anderson (Author)

Book Description

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

The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP Economics Exam is very different from getting straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about economics–only what you’ll need to score higher on the exam. There’s a big difference. In Cracking the AP Economics Macro & Micro Exams, we’ll teach you how to think like the test makers and
-Score higher by reviewing the economics concepts most likely to be tested
-Safeguard yourself against traps that can lower your score
-Crack the free-response questions by learning to make
graphs that work for you
-Perfect your skills with review questions in each chapter
This book includes 2 full-length practice tests, one each for the macroeconomics and microeconomics exams. 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 Economics Exam is very different from getting straight A?s in school. We don?t try to teach you everything there is to know about economics?only what you?ll need to score higher on the exam. There?s a big difference. In Cracking the AP Economics Macro & Micro Exams, we?ll teach you how to think like the test makers and
-Score higher by reviewing the economics concepts most likely to be tested
-Safeguard yourself against traps that can lower your score
-Crack the free-response questions by learning to make
graphs that work for you
-Perfect your skills with review questions in each chapter
This book includes 2 full-length practice tests, one each for the macroeconomics and microeconomics exams. 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: 288 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (January 13, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375763848
• ISBN-13: 978-0375763847
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,437,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know, and nothing more., February 17, 2004

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Jordan (Pennsylvania, United States) - See all my reviews

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

We don't have economics at my school, but it's my intended college major.

Using THIS BOOK ALONE, I made note cards, went over them, and got a 4 on the Micro exam in my junior year. If I'd put in a little more effort, I'd have gotten a 5 (didn't begin studying until mid-April). I'm going to take the Macro this May.

There is a really clear review of all the concepts you need to know, presented exactly as they will appear on the test. It's concise, straightforward, and explicates the necessary graphs. For extra Free Reponse practice, check the AP website.

I'd strongly recommend it.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile, July 20, 2004

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B. Hufnal (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cracking the AP Economics Macro & Micro Exam, 2004-2005 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

I agree completely with the reviewer above in that using this book alone almost guarantees a 3. I used it without the courses and got 4's on both the macro and micro exams. Write those note cards for small concepts and study past AP extended response questions! They are all basically the same, so study the graphs and you'll do well.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best AP econ prep book, July 17, 2006

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IB Student at IA (MI, US) - See all my reviews

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

I used it when I was studying econ independently and I found this book to be very helpful in sumarizing all of the major concepts found on the ap macro & micro exams. Like one of the reviewers above, I also made notecards, which were very helpful.

I would however, recommend that you also buy an old edition of McConnel & Brue to go with the book as it expands on the basics. For example, the international section lacked depth as did the section on labor markets. The practice tests are very helpful and do a good job in mirroring the actual exams. Other books (like Barrons) have practice exams that are too easy.

Finally, I took the micro & micro exams this year (may 2006) & got a 5 on both tests.