Cracking the SAT Biology E/M Subject Test, 2007-2008 Edition (College Test Preparation) [Paperback]

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The Princeton Review realizes that acing the SAT Biology E/M 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 biology–only the techniques and information you’ll need to maximize your score. In Cracking the SAT Biology E/M Subject Test, we’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and

·Learn what subject matter will be tested so you can study more effectively
·Review key biology concepts that will appear on the test
·Use proven techniques to solve complicated questions

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

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (March 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375765883
• ISBN-13: 978-0375765889
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My choice for the classroom, May 7, 2007

By	Waitin' on the Cubs... (East Coast) - See all my reviews

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

After comparing the other comparable titles, this was my choice for the classroom. I needed an approach that was quick, no nonsense, very accurate, and thorough. The Princeton book also helped my students quickly learn a few extra topics that my course leaves out, so I really counted on it. In addition to the content, useful and frequent review questions help the student double-check him/herself. A thorough section on test day tips and strategies is also quite good. Real tests at the end of the book round out this great text. Top notch - no reservations giving in my highest rating.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Got the Job Done, September 7, 2007

By	B. Grace (Santa Cruz, CA) - See all my reviews

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

My son had a great freshman biology teacher, but she knew she wouldn't get to all the topics the test might cover. She noted which ones these were for us in the table of contents, and we focussed our attention and time on those. We did work through the entire book anyway; it took from when we received it (March-ish) to the test date (June-ish.) Results: 740, plus a perfect 600 on the biology section of the state standardized tests (not directly helpful, but still perhaps listing on college apps later.)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars better than barron -- much better, August 6, 2007

By	JC "JC" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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

Especially if you're doing a lot of self-studying, I reccommend getting more than 1 review book. Make Princeton Review one of them. It is an organized, clean, no-nonsense format, with chapter summaries and quizzes and lots of charts and diagrams for you visual learners. It'll give you all you need to know. Just as importantly, it won't give anything you don't need to know.
The other good one is Kaplan. As usual, Kaplan is good at explaining.
Barron is very minimal and the format is a little chaotic so the facts are all jumbled up in your head.