For All SAT Subject Tests: The Official Study Guide, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

The College Board (Author)

Book Description

Release date: April 26, 2011 | ISBN-10: 0874479754 | ISBN-13: 978-0874479751 | Edition: Second Edition

The Official Study Guide for all SAT Subject Tests™: Second Edition is the only source of actual, previously administered tests across all 20 SAT Subject Tests. This enhanced second edition includes all-new, exclusive answer explanations for all the tests and the most up-to-date information from the test maker.

 

The Official Study Guide for all SAT Subject Tests: Second Edition features

• 20 actual, previously administered tests for all 20 Subject Tests

 

• exclusive answer explanations for all the tests from the official test maker (NEW)

• the latest format for the answer-sheet and background-questions section of each Subject Test so students know exactly what to expect on test day (NEW)

• up-to-date and enhanced information on tips and approaches from the test maker on selecting the right test to take, the best time to take the tests, and how best to be ready for test day (UPDATED)

• two audio CDs for all six Language with Listening Tests

• detailed descriptions of every Subject Test, including topics covered and recommended course work

• sample questions with detailed answer explanations in addition to the actual tests

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board is composed of more than 5,700 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves 7 million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,800 colleges through major programs and services in college readiness, college admission, guidance, assessment, financial aid, and enrollment. Among its widely recognized programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®), SpringBoard® and ACCUPLACER®.  The College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities, and concerns.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1080 pages
• Publisher: College Board; Second Edition edition (April 26, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874479754
• ISBN-13: 978-0874479751
• Product Dimensions: 2 x 8 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Education & Reference > College & University > Test Preparation > SAT & PSAT
  • #45 in Books > Education & Reference > Test Preparation

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Same old tests June 7, 2011

By Chutes

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I help students prepare for the SAT. I bought this edition because the previous edition came out in 2001 and I wanted to see a newer literature test. Sadly, it's the same test. The cover states that there are new detailed answer explanations for the questions, which I do think are helpful for students. Still, couldn't ETS have sprung for new sample tests?

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't have enough tests January 4, 2012

By Vince Kotchian

Format:Paperback

I'm a full-time test-prep tutor, so part of what I do is help students work on SAT subject tests. I agree with the reviewer who complained that this book hasn't been updated enough. The student who really wants a competitive SAT 2 test score will ultimately be disappointed in this book, since there is only one of each test. If the College Board had deigned to include new versions of all the tests with the new version of this book, at least students could supplement this book with the old version and have 2 tests for each subject.

Serious students will have to supplement this book with practice tests written by a third party, which is unfortunate since those tests will not be highly accurate representations of the real thing.

I wouldn't recommend buying this new - find a cheaper, older version or a used one (just be careful that it isn't marked up).

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars don't buy it for extra test material March 20, 2012

By ZB

Format:Paperback

Not only the tests are the same as in earlier editions, but the test for Math is just one of two tests from The Official SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics - that's true for both Math levels and probably true for other subjects as well. The sample questions with explanations - the same, of course. The CDs contain listening practice for language tests.
So if your are looking for examples of real subject tests, buy the The Official SAT Subject Tests (in your subject) instead.

It should have been pointed out in the description of the title, I guess some people might have bought it hoping for extra test examples.