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SAT (and PSAT)
We recommend you start with the official prep guide:
The Official SAT Study Guide, 2018 Edition (Official Study Guide for the New Sat and 8 Full Practice Tests)
Use these to get extra practice after you’ve completed all of the official guide’s practice tests:
6 Practice Tests for the SAT, 2017 Edition (College Test Preparation)
8 Practice Tests for the SAT 2017: 1,200+ SAT Practice Questions (Kaplan Test Prep)
Use these if you’re looking for targeted content work:
The College Panda’s SAT Math: Advanced Guide and Workbook for the New SAT
The College Panda’s SAT Writing: Advanced Guide and Workbook for the New SAT
The Critical Reader, 2nd Edition
The College Panda’s SAT Essay: The Battle-tested Guide for the New SAT 2016 Essay
SAT Subject Tests (SAT II’s)
The College Board offers a prep book for all of the SAT Subject Tests, a book for Mathematics Levels 1 & 2, and a book for U.S. and World History.
ACT
We recommend you start with the official prep guide:
The Official ACT Prep Guide, 2016 – 2017
Use these to get extra practice after you’ve completed all of the official guide’s practice tests:
Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests, 2016 Edition (College Test Preparation)
Use these if you’re looking for targeted content work:
Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT
The Complete Guide to ACT Reading, 2nd Edition
The College Panda’s ACT English: Advanced Guide and Workbook
The College Panda’s ACT Essay: The Battle-tested Guide for ACT Writing
HSPT (for Catholic High School Entrance)
Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2016-2017
HSPT Practice Questions: HSPT Practice Tests & Exam Review for the High School Placement Test
ISEE
Official ISEE prep books (all levels)
Lower Level (applying to middle school as a 5th grader)
The Best Unofficial Practice Tests for the Lower Level ISEE
Middle Level (applying to middle school as a 6th grader or older)
The Best Unofficial Practice Tests for the Middle Level ISEE
Upper Level (applying to high school as an 8th grader or older)
The Best Unofficial Practice Tests for the Upper Level ISEE
Upper Level ISEE: 1500+ Practice Questions
SSAT
Official SSAT prep books (all levels)
Elementary Level
SSAT Lower Level Prep Book: Study Guide & Practice Test Questions for the SSAT Elementary Level Test
Middle Level (applying to middle school as a 5th grader or older)
Upper Level (applying to high school as an 8th grader or older)
The Best Unofficial Practice Tests for the Upper Level SSAT
GRE
5 lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems (Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides)
GRE Premier 2017 with 6 Practice Tests: Online + Book + Videos + Mobile (Kaplan Test Prep)
500 Essential Words: GRE Vocabulary Flash Cards (Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides)
AP Exams
AP World History
Barron’s AP World History, 7th Edition
Cracking the AP World History Exam 2017, Premium Edition (College Test Preparation)
AP US History
Barron’s AP United States History, 2nd Edition
Cracking the AP U.S. History Exam, 2017 Edition (College Test Preparation)
AP Calculus
Barron’s AP Calculus, 13th Edition
Cracking the AP Calculus AB Exam, 2017 Edition (College Test Preparation)
Cracking the AP Calculus BC Exam, 2017 Edition (College Test Preparation)
AP Statistics
Barron’s AP Statistics, 8th Edition
Cracking the AP Statistics Exam, 2017 Edition (College Test Preparation)
AP Chemistry
Barron’s AP Chemistry, 8th Edition
Cracking the AP Chemistry Exam, 2017 Edition (College Test Preparation)
AP Biology
Barron’s AP Biology, 5th Edition
Cracking the AP Biology Exam, 2017 Edition (College Test Preparation)
AP English Language & Composition
Barron’s AP English Language and Composition, 6th Edition
Cracking the AP English Language & Composition Exam, 2017 Edition (College Test Preparation)
AP English Literature & Composition
Cracking the AP English Literature & Composition Exam, 2016 Edition (College Test Preparation)