<p>So I took the ACT in June 2011 and received a 23 no studying just so I can understand what the test is like. Then I studied hardcore with some library prep books for a month and took it in September and I was really confident! Yet I received a 23 again :( I'm going to take it again in October 2011 but my question is what is the best prep book? I just bought myself the Barrons book. At barnes and nobles, I was confused which one to get but i heard Barron's practice test is harder than the actual act test so shouldn't that prepare me?</p>
<p>So in short, categorize from 1-5 each of the ACT prep books you have studied from or heard was good to use (1 being the lowest and 5 being the most effective)</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>