Kaplan Sat II Writing (1997 Edition)

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Summary: Okay, but not great.
Review: I bought this book but glanced only briefly at it; finding it less helpful than I hoped, I did not use it. Referring to the quality of the sample essays in the Kaplan book, my English teacher said, "You guys should be writing a LOT better than that." I then took the test without studying, and, like most of the other reviewers of this title, I got an 800--but not because of Kaplan. The excercises in the book will help you *some*, but not too much. The higher your level of writing skill, the less this title will help you. If your current writing score is around 500 and you want to boost it to around 650, this book will probably help you, but if you're looking to boost your score from a 700 to an 800, you'd probably be better off seeking help somewhere else. I sold my copy of this book to a classmate. After using this book (as well as taking several more months of high school English classes), this classmate boosted his score from a 640 to a 700. When I asked him about the helpfulness of the book, he remarked, "There's a limit to how much this book can help you." Barron's usually makes comprehensive review books that are more useful than Kaplan or Princeton Review titles; perhaps the Barron's SAT II: Writing title would be better for someone seeking to improve his/her score.

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Summary: It gave me the best results
Review: I decided to take the SAT 2 Subject Tests before my senior year.Of all my test prep books this one was the best.It was very easy to understand and had lots of practice test,that were as close as you could get to the real thing.I got a 760 for the writing exam.If you are looking for an excellent test prep book,this one is it.

Rating:
Summary: Good book
Review: Its a very good book, but could be a little more consise. Lots of wasted info

Rating:
Summary: Good, Not The Best
Review: Let's see, it seemed good to begin with...The book wastes so many pages trying to help you keep yourself calm...But seriously people, if you want to do well, as we all do, you've got to practice...I think this book is good if you want to practice, that is if you know what is wrong...If you need to be taught, I'd purchase REA's Writing Book...It helped me so much more...Then again, I barely cracked a 710 on my first shot. I am taking it again in October...I'll probably purchase the Princeton Review and the Barrons book.

Rating:
Summary: Not so great
Review: This book didn't help me much. The first time I took the test in my sophomore year i got a 580. The second time I took it i got a 650. It's only a 70 point increase! and I only looked over the multiple choice section. but it was my writing composition score that boosted my grade up. multiple choice increased only by 40 points. i'm planning to retake it again because a 650 is no good at all.