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Cracking the AP Spanish Exam, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Preparation)

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This book says it has an AP Spanish Literature practice test. You may be thinking to yourself, "Wow! Just what I always needed!" WRONG! The AP Spanish Literature test and reading list changed a few years ago from 5 authors in detail to a mini-Master's reading list of 35 authors or so and 56 works, covering Medieval to 20th century literature from Spain and Latin America. While Princeton Review did FINALLY update their reading list to the current one required by College Board, the practice exam HAS NEVER BEEN UPDATED. It still tests as if there were only 5 authors to study. So if you buy this book (wasting your money, of course) and expect to take a practice test similar to the one you will encounter on test day, you will be surprised to find out that you can't answer most questions. One essay deals with Ana Maria Matute who doesn't even appear on the NEW reading list. Similarly, the AP Spanish Language practice exam too is OUT-DATED since in 2007 the test will follow the new format designed by the College Board and the majority of the test will not look anything like the former AP exam. I can't believe Princeton Review believes it is servicing students by just changing the dates on the outside covers. If I could I would give this product negative stars.