# Is 5 Steps to a 5 a good resource for AP tests?

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I’m going to be taking the AP Macroeconomics and AP U.S. Government tests, and I’m looking for the best resources to study with.

Is 5 Steps to 5 any good? Do you have other recommendations?

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**The 5 Steps to a 5 books can vary a bit in quality.** [The one for AP Macroeconomics](http://www.amazon.com/Steps-Macroeconomics-Advanced-Placement-Examinations/dp/0071844902/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1461957053&sr=1-4&keywords=ap+macroeconomics) has some poor reviews, so you might want to consider a different option for that class. The [5 Steps to a 5 book for AP US Government](http://www.amazon.com/Government-Politics-Advanced-Placement-Examinations/dp/0071850546/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1461956365&sr=8-4&keywords=ap+us+government), on the other hand, is well-liked, so it's probably an acceptable option. This also depends on what kind of book you want. **You might choose to go with a different review book because the 5 Steps to a 5 books are more oriented towards longterm studying.** Here are some other (potentially better) review books you might consider:

**For AP Macroeconomics, I'd highly recommend the [Crash Course review book.](http://www.amazon.com/Macroeconomics-Course-Online-Advanced-Placement/dp/0738609714/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1461957053&sr=1-2&keywords=ap+macroeconomics)** It's concise while still covering all the material you need to know for the test. Since there's not much time before the AP tests, it's smart to get a review book that you can read and absorb quickly. **For AP US Government, either [Cracking the AP US Government Exam](http://www.amazon.com/Cracking-Government-Politics-Premium-Preparation/dp/1101882344/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461956365&sr=8-1&keywords=ap+us+government) (Princeton Review) or, again, [the Crash Course book](http://www.amazon.com/Government-Politics-Course-Advanced-Placement/dp/0738608092/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1461956365&sr=8-3&keywords=ap+us+government) would be good choices.** They're both very popular with mostly excellent reviews.