Barron's AP Biology,   ISBN:9780764136771

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English is my second language and got a 5 in the exam. Before I got this book in April, I always had 3 in practice exams (finals at school). In class, my grades were C (first semester) and B (second semester).

The best thing about this review was that it was well-organized unlike many other reviews that the topics were all-over. This review started off with diagnostic test that had higher standard than the AP exam and finished off with answers in detail. In every chapter, it had enough graphs and figures to remember the detail figuratively rather than memorizing word-for-word. (Someone said that the number of diagrams was superfluous but I learnt much quicker with detail AND diagrams) For every important terms, it was in bold or italics so that I was more aware of what I was expected in the exam. The chapters finished off with multiple-choice questions which I knew whether that chapter was dead easy or I needed to reread the chapter pedantically. There were also few chapters that clarified the nature of the essay scoring. (The essay part can make a huge difference to your grade as an average AP Biology Free Response score is 3 out of 10). Also, the two model tests at the end are difficult but are helpful in the actual exam. (They are not confident booster) I got between 3 and 4 in the model test but managed to find the exam much much easier with a 5.

This is an excellent review book anyone struggling with AP biology. If you have the determination to engage in reading paragraphs and writing practice essays, this book can endorse you to get the highest grade in the exam.

*The book was delivered as the date specified and was in perfect condition.

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I actually used this book to review for another exam other than AP, as I'm out of college, but it was a great way to review and refresh some of my "rough spots." My only complaint would be that it lacks some information on the human body - there isn't much on the skeletal system, and it would be helpful if it went into more depth on the circulatory system.

The three practice exams and section practice questions are a really great way to study.

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I was confident in my understanding of Biology but this book helped my panicked-race in reviewing for the exam. I think I got a 5 and this book is by far the best preperation. I also recommend AP Biology Flash Cards (Barrons) and 5 Steps to a 5 is pretty good, too. However, Baron's AP Biology is incomparable with any other competition.

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The book is mediocre.
The information is very concise and clear, but the charts are very hard to follow, many of them superfluous.
Also, the book is riddles with errors, especially concerning classification.
Let's hope they get fixed by the 3rd edition.
Love the questions though, they really target what you don't know.

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Books is great, did not care for the selection of the envelope product was shipped in,it was torn and only hold together but less than 1/4 inch before falling out. Other than shipping issue all was good