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Best Test Prep Book for Scoring High in AP US History Exam

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The AP United States History exam consists of two parts: Multiple Choice and Free Response. There are 80 multiple choice questions which count for 50% of the test. The other 50% is made up of two types of essays, which are standard and document-based (DBQ). Students answer two standard essays (55% of the Free Response section) and one DBQ (45%). In order to score high in the exam, students must be well prepared. After we have done the research, we recommend students to use the following books to achieve a high score in AP US history exam.

AP United States History (REA) – The Best Test Prep for the AP Exam

A lot of AP history teachers called this book “the review bible” and they use this book constantly in their class. The best part of this book is the practice tests, because the questions are definitely comparable to AP level questions, may be a little bit harder than the actual thing, but extremely close, and it gives detail explanations to help students understand thoroughly. The sample essays in the book are also very helpful.

This book gives a very comprehensive, detailed review for the actual AP U.S. History test. It covers each topic more in depth than the Princeton Review does and at the end of each chapter there is a helpful time line for remembering certain time periods.

In order to help students get a quick review and score high, we also recommend “AP United States History Flash Cards” as well, these cards definitely help on the multiple choice.

REA really is the best test prep book for AP United States History exam, it discusses all the most important parts in U.S. History and its practice tests are great!

Great Grammar Review Book

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I am helping my son prepare PSAT/SAT/ACT, because he came U.S when he was 11-year-old, I think he missed some formal education on English grammar. In the recent days, I have done a lot of research trying to find a good grammar book, which can provide a good review, in the same time, hope it can help my son prepare for PSAT/SAT/ACT. At last, I found it. “Grammar Smart, 2nd Edition (Smart Guides)” is an excellent review grammar book for test-takers, which covers all sorts of grammar problems.

This book is well organized, concise, and simply written in a fun approach with great practical exercises. It also highlights common grammatical mistakes that usually show up on exams. By reading it, not only does the reader get the explanations in an easy way but also get recognition exercises for each point he or she is studying. This is a really great grammar book for both adults as well as teens in high school.