Hey guys, I’m preparing for the ACT and I don’t know which books i have are the best for ACT preparation.
Right now, I have
The best way to study for the ACT is to practice with REAL ACT tests. The 3rd edition of the Real ACT Book (Red Book) has 5 tests to get you started. They are old, but you will get a feel for most of the concepts. Then move on to released tests from 2013/2014/2015. Using the work throughs in the Black book is also very helpful.
*****DO NOT USE THE READING PROMPTS IN THE RED BOOK. Use the materials a at this link instead: http://www.actstudent.org/writing/enhancements/
TIME each practice session to simulate the real test.
English 75 questions in 45 min.
Math 60 questions in 60 min.
Reading 40 questions in 35 min.
Science 40 questions in 35 min
Score your test, and then review only what you got WRONG after each practice session.
I suggest the following schedule:
Take 1 section each week night/with review for 4 nights/week.
Twice per month on a Saturday or Sunday take a full ACT test/with review.
Track your progress!
Here is a detailed sample schedule to get started, modify it to meet your needs:
Mon: English section with review
Tues: Math section with review
Wed:. Reading Section with review
Thu. Off
Fri: Science Section with review
Sat: FULL ACT with review
Sun: Off
I swear by the Barron’s book as far as nonofficial test books go. I would consistently score in the mid twenties which did freak me out leading up to the test, but my actual score was in the thirties. In my opinion, Barron’s is harder than what the actual test would be. You should definitely get the red book too though because that is actually made by the people who make the ACT
Barrons is the best
This was all definitely helpful! Thank you so much, I’m also scoring mid 20’s in the Barron’s book.