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Theodore Silver (Author), Princeton Review (Author)
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WE KNOW THE SAT II: BIOLOGY
The experts at The Princeton Review study the SAT II: Biology and other standardized tests each year to make sure you get the most up-to-date, thoroughly researched books possible.

WE KNOW STUDENTS
Each year we help more than two million students score high with our courses, bestselling books, and award-winning software:

WE GET RESULTS
Students who take our courses for the SAT, ACT, and many other tests see score improvements that have been verified by independent accounting firms. The proven techniques we teach in our courses are in this book.

AND IF IT'S ON THE BIOLOGY AND BIOLOGY E/M EXAM, IT'S IN THIS BOOK
We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about biology--only the techniques you'll need to know to score high on the SAT II exam. There's a big difference. In Cracking the SAT II: Biology and Bio E/M, 1999-2000 Edition, you will learn to think like the test makers and:

*Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
*Earn more points by reviewing and mastering the biology topics most likely to be tested
*Avoid the traps that trick most students
*Use targeted review techniques to crack the complex structures and functions of organisms

Practice your skills on the full-length sample tests inside. The questions are just like the ones you'll see on the actual SAT II: Biology and Bio E/M exam, and we fully explain every solution.

From the Inside Flap

WE KNOW THE SAT II: BIOLOGY
The experts at The Princeton Review study the SAT II: Biology and other standardized tests each year to make sure you get the most up-to-date, thoroughly researched books possible.

WE KNOW STUDENTS
Each year we help more than two million students score high with our courses, bestselling books, and award-winning software:

WE GET RESULTS
Students who take our courses for the SAT, ACT, and many other tests see score improvements that have been verified by independent accounting firms.  The proven techniques we teach in our courses are in this book.

AND IF IT'S ON THE BIOLOGY AND BIOLOGY E/M EXAM, IT'S IN THIS BOOK
We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about biology--only the techniques you'll need to know to score high on the SAT II exam.  There's a big difference.  In Cracking the SAT II: Biology and Bio E/M, 1999-2000 Edition, you will learn to think like the test makers and:

*Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
*Earn more points  by reviewing and mastering the biology topics most likely to be tested
*Avoid the traps that trick most students
*Use targeted review techniques to crack the complex structures and functions of organisms

Practice your skills on the full-length sample tests inside.  The questions are just like the ones you'll see on the actual SAT II: Biology and Bio E/M exam, and we fully explain every solution.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Princeton Review (March 2, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0375752978
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375752971
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,120,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Good for mediocracy, July 6, 2000
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This review is from: Cracking the SAT II: Biology & Biology E/M 1999-2000 (Princeton Review Series) (Paperback)
I am a biology teacher who was looking for a book to help another teacher's student prepare for the SAT II's in Biology. I was attracted to this book because it seemed to have a lot of helpful test taking strategies and because it was a fairly easy read. The student I worked with, who had done very well in a competitive high honors biology class, did the entire book, and the two practice tests, yet she only scored a 650 on the real exam. In looking over other materials, I can now see that the Princeton Review manual is a lot less thorough, although it is clearer and more readable. Since many courses do not cover all the material on the exam, lack of thoroughness can mean the student does not get any exposure to several topics. If you are looking for an above average score, this book is certainly easier to follow, as well as more enjoyable. However, it is not for the person loking for the highest possible score. In addition, the amount of mistakes the book has is pathetic- for example, they left out how to score one of the tests!

The Princeton Review has a good reputation, but I am beginning to believe they are for the average to slightly above average level student. This is not the only book by them in which I have had a negative experience- I doubt I'll buy something from them again.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Too many mistakes. Covers just basics., February 16, 2000
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This review is from: Cracking the SAT II: Biology & Biology E/M 1999-2000 (Princeton Review Series) (Paperback)
It's a shame they didn't proofread the book. The number of mistakes in the 1999-2000 edition which we bought in Spring 1999 rendered it totally unacceptable. [Just two examples of the types of careless mistakes found throughout: on page 27 the drawing of a peptide leaves out a double-bonded oxygen. In the first test there are two errors in the answer section: in one case the answer key gives the wrong letter for the answer (the explanation section is correct) and in another, the explanation section gives one letter for the answer but proceeds to explain why another one is correct. My son even found two mistakes on one page of the text; I wish I could remember which page.] These sorts of mistakes made it impossible to trust anything else in the book.

If they would remove all the mistakes it would be a very helpful, easy-to-read book for those who need quick help in order to score decently. For those striving to score in the top brackets (above 700), a "meatier" book like the Barron's is essential; this one is rather minimalist in its coverage of the material.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A great practice material but still needs improvement, May 2, 1999
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This review is from: Cracking the SAT II: Biology & Biology E/M 1999-2000 (Princeton Review Series) (Paperback)
This book really teaches you the stuff you need to know on the SAT II Biology test. It uses simple English to make it much more easy to digest. You will definitely understand what is going on. However, this book doesn't cover some of the stuff that is on most Biology tests. Princeton Review should include more topics and more diagrams of cells, organisms, etc.

This book is good for people aiming for a score around 600 - 650. But if you want a higher score, get another book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended Book
The material in this book is easy to read (easier than Barrons). It doesn't get into the nitty gritty details but the important concepts were covered. Read more
Published on May 8, 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good
It was a pretty good preparation. Though the review of Biology was pretty skimpy, the techniques for getting a higher score is Great! Read more
Published on April 17, 2000 by skumar5000

1.0 out of 5 stars This Book is too Easy
This book took me about 10 seconds to read. When I finished, I thought I knew everything. Nope. I got a lousy 690 (about 10 points were becuase of this book and the other 680... Read more
Published on March 8, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A VERY Helpful piece of Literature!
I recomend this SAT II Biology E/M test preparation book to those taking Biology in 9th or 10th grade. It is very helpful for getting a high grade on the SAT II: Biology E/M. Read more
Published on May 9, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Not too Shabby!
I enjoyed studying with this book for the SAT II: Biology exam. It's very well written, and is a vast improvement over last year's edition. Read more
Published on April 17, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars this book covers biology completely and does it efficiently!
In preparation for the SAT Biology I encountered many trepidations in covering the topic completely. This book was a great aide in doing this effectively.
Published on April 9, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars This book is great!
This book covers the basics of Biology. It really prepares you for the SAT II. It covers each area and explains it in ENGLISH!!! Read more
Published on April 2, 1999

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