<p>I took a practice test today and got a 26 on math, a 27 on english, 30 on reading, and a 30 on science.
So, a 28.</p>
<p>And the ACT is on Saturday. But, I have no school this week, and likely will not be doing anything else.
What prep book is the best way to LEARN the material, then practice.
in such a short period of time</p>
<p>Go to this link.</p>
<p>[ACT</a> Test Prep](<a href=“ACT Test Prep | ACT”>ACT Test Prep | ACT)</p>
<p>Do as much prep as you can, and then try to get your hands on a good Algebra book to try to help your math skills. A prep book would also help.</p>
<p>The Real ACT Prep guide or PR.</p>
<p>I thought pr had way easier tests, that were more for people scoring in the 18’s and low 20’s ?</p>
<p>That’s not true at all. I used it for the April ACT and I got a 29 on the real thing. While using the PR prep book, I was scoring consitently around 28-31, so I’d say it’s a pretty good representation.</p>
<p>Yeah, thats the thing, alot of people who use princeton tell me they get 28-30’s.</p>
<p>So which book is better for the increase from a 28-> (32’s and 33’s)</p>
<p>Pr’s 1296 ACT questions actually have stuff that’s harder than the real ACT. I would suggest it for someone who has less than a week to prepare for it.</p>
<p>Well, I kind of need to learn the actual math.
So , which book is better for teaching</p>
<p>Princeton Review has EVERYTHING you need for the test (I used it and got a 36) and its practice tests are fairly accurate. Real ACT is obviously a must too. One week, especially if schools out, is more than enough time to raise your score significantly.</p>
<p>10scholar</p>
<p>Do you really think HARDCORE studying for a week can score-raise significantly? I sure hope so. . .</p>
<p>I think that hardcore studying for a DAY can significantly improve your score. A week can do wonders. Here’s what I’d recommend: Use the Princeton Review book if you have it and do the English and math reviews. Then do untimed drills of practice questions, possibly from practice tests, but don’t do the whole thing at once. Instead look over ALL the questions, INCLUDING THOSE YOU GOT RIGHT, and read the explanations. This will help you understand what the ACT is looking for in an answer. Since the ACT is all about time-management, the last couple of days do the full sections and continue to look over answers. This will also help you with stamina on test day which is key, especially with science. Finally, know your threshold for cramming. Mine is very high, so I basically only study the day before a test but for the whole day. This is obviously not advisable for most people so don’t burn yourself out. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks for the help, 10scholar!</p>
<p>Hopefully this works for me too 10scholar!</p>
<p>I will repeatedly go around asking this…</p>
<p>Is the Real ACT Prep Guide easier or harder than the exam?? </p>
<p>Yeah I know it’s the official book, but still.</p>
<p>@ Shizzle</p>
<p>From what I know Real ACT is fairly accurate in relationship to the actual test. The book, after all, is a bunch of previously administered tests.</p>
<p>I took the act pratice test on the princeton review got these scores</p>
<p>E- 18</p>
<p>M-21</p>
<p>R-22</p>
<p>S-22</p>
<p>I want to boast up the E, S a little more. What are some ‘good’ tips to do so.</p>
<p>Kiterunner: Thanks! That gives me a little bit more confidence. Hopefully I can remain consistent.</p>
<p>bmsa91: The PR had a good section on English.</p>
<p>I’m using the Princeton Review Cracking the ACT book and it’s awesome, like many people have said.</p>
<p>If i’m going to take the hardcore approach, which is the best way to allocate my time and resources? I have three books: Barron’s, Princeton’s review, and the official ACT, and I have Thursday and Friday to prepare. I have already read through all of Princeton’s to familiarize myself with the test, but now need to figure out the best way to use the practice tests.</p>
<p>I know that it is good to go through the test without timing and then read all the answers, but for which test should I take this approach, and which should I time myself? I intend on using all my resources.</p>
<p>PR and official ACT are great books. Read the PR’s review sections and just keep drilling questions from both books.</p>