<p>Was wondering if I should treat the ACT Red Book like the SAT Blue Book(In that you only use the colored book for practice tests and not for strategies)? Or does the Red Book actually have efficient strategies.</p>
<p>If the former, is Barrons ACT 36 good for strategies(only using Red Book practice tests) or is their another book recommended? </p>
<p>If the latter, has anybody only used the Red Book for preparation and achieved an advanced score(30+)?</p>
<p>My goal is a 32, so any strategies for preparing for the September one? I know its late but I'm sure it can be done.</p>
<p>The Red book is not helpful at all if you are looking for strategy;the book is only for practice tests.
Thus you should buy also buy other books like Barron’s 36.</p>
<p>I would not discourage using barron’s for strategy, but I wish I had not taken any of their practice tests. I found them irrelevant, frustrating, and unhelpful.</p>
<p>I got a 34 the first time I took the ACT and a 35 the second time. I took practice tests out of the red book and went through what I got wrong and why. I also read through Princeton Review’s “Crash Course for the ACT” which summarized those giant prep books into a small and easy to read version. If you’re shooting for a 32, you probably don’t need much other than practice. The ACT is pretty predictable, so familiarizing yourself with the formatting and timing will do wonders. Good luck!</p>
<p>I am a Junior and have the ACT this Spring. I have taken a few practice tests and got consistent 23’s and 24’s with little to no improvement. What sort of practice should I do to get to a 30?</p>
<p>I’m in love with my Barron’s ACT 36 book; naturally I recommend it.</p>