Kaplan AP Biology, 2004 Edition

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Summary: BEST BY FAR
Review: Easy to read but it says it all. I had a B in AP bio class...read the major sections in the book and got a 5 on the test. Buy it...Youll need it.

Rating:
Summary: BEST BY FAR
Review: I have bought multiple preparation guides before taking the AP Biology Exam last May and I have concluded that the only books worth my money was the Cliffs AP Biolgy Guide. This book only offers general information and can be compared to a regular biology book which I have access of. It may not be the guide that helped me pull a 5 on my exam but may be used for extra but not primary review.

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Summary: Only a Review
Review: I have bought multiple preparation guides before taking the AP Biology Exam last May and I have concluded that the only books worth my money was the Cliffs AP Biolgy Guide. This book only offers general information and can be compared to a regular biology book which I have access of. It may not be the guide that helped me pull a 5 on my exam but may be used for extra but not primary review.

Rating:
Summary: The Best Out There
Review: I have purchased several review books for the AP National Exam, and honestly the Kaplan's Guide to AP Biology is the best one out there. With indepth explanations on every aspect of the test, it is easy to review and pick up facts you may have missed in class. With modern, easy to read and understand diagrams, the Kaplan's Guide is the most informative and beats out all other competition.

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Summary: Great preparation for students who already know bio basics!
Review: I read, highlighted, and wrote all over this book during the last month before AP exams. It is a great combination of text and diagrams.
This is not a "Cliffnotes" book--- you will have to read some. However, what is written is NECESSARY information.
Best of all, the text is straightforward.

WARNING:
+ If you had a really, really, really bad teacher, this is not the book for you--- it does make some assumptions about your knowledge.
+ If you are trying to get a "night before the AP" preparation, this just won't work-- give yourself at least 1-2 weeks (if not more).

Good luck! (I got a 5!)


Rating:
Summary: Confusing!!
Review: I really wanted to get a good grade on the ap exam, so i bought the ap bio cliff notes and kaplan ap bio pre book. I found the kaplan book so confusing. Some notes were good, clear, and thorough. However, i found most of the them to be very confusing and difficult to absorb. The good thing about this book is that they have a lot of great diagrams taht are very useful. I also have to say that using the practice exams in the end of the book really helped. Practice can make all the differences. One last thing, the cliff notes of ap bio is really really good. I advise you to buy that, along with another prep book. Using two can really help. ps. i got a 4 on the exam without answering the lab essay question or the lab multiple choice questions.

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Summary: half-hearted effort
Review: the information in this book is not bad, but the way in which it is presented is confusing and poorly edited. there are many mistakes, from the quiz answers assigned to the wrong questions to misspelled words. i would highly recommend cliffsap biology in place of this.

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Summary: Decent Review, No Substitute for Good Teacher
Review: This book offers a decent review of most overall AP Biology concepts. However, it skimps on some main themes. While an adequate supplement to a good class and a good textbook, it cannot stand alone. However, I had a less than perfect teacher and used this book to supplement her assigned readings. I passed the test with a 3. The book is great for cramming the night before. It's concise in that way. Good Luck!