<p>Is Barron's/ cracking ACT by Princeton harder than real ACT? I have heard about Barron's is harder but not sure about PR.</p>
<p>Also I don't have 1296 PR. I heard that book contains 1296 questions only. Is that correct? How 1296?</p>
<p>I have definitely found that Barron’s is A LOT harder than the actual test, and not at all accurate in the science and reading sections. I sometimes find it a bit easier in math though (idk if that’s just me.)
Sorry, I have no info for your other questions =/</p>
<p>Barrons is harder, but it is also irrelevant. For example, the reading passages are much longer and the answers are hard to pick. Their English is also harder, but I liked their Science questions (if that is your weakest point). Princeton’s Cracking the ACT and 1296 ACT Questions are the most relevant ones to the real thing, both in context and in difficulty. </p>
<p>1296 is basically 3 full practice exams and 3 English exams, 3 math exams, 3 reading exams, and 3 science exams. It contains a total of 1296 questions, which is where its name is derived from.</p>
<p>My son found the books to be easier than the real test. He and most of his school mates scored higher on the practice tests than the real ACT test.</p>
<p>I think the big difference is how you can handle the time constraint and pressure. Some freeze up while others just go with it and do just fine.</p>