<p>Looking to prepare for the ACT for October. I'm sitting at B&N and thought it be great if someone could fill me on what test prep books really worked for them. I am on a budget as well, haha :P</p>
<p>Soo...Princton Review? Kaplan? Sparknotes? Is there an ACT test prep book by the makers just as there is the Collegeboard SAT one? I don't see one here so I'm a little curious. Thanks!</p>
<p>“The Real ACT Prep Guide” is the ONLY book you can buy that uses offical tests, I have heard the Cracking the ACT by Princeton Review but I have heard the tests in that book are harder than the actual.</p>
<p>I’m not familiar with any particularly special ACT book but the main issue for me was finding a book that didn’t bore me to death. I’d say sparknotes fit my style, to the point writing style that didn’t mind poking fun at the test makers. </p>
<p>The best way to prep for the ACT or SAT imo is taking as many ACT/SAT tests and finding out where you come short. Review those areas you aren’t sure of and retake it again. Rinse and repeat until satisfied.</p>
<p>Oh also the Princeton Review Cracking the ACT is known for prepping for the writing section really well, but like I said the only place to find real tests is in the “Real ACT Prep Guide”</p>
<p>jkaplan1212 , do you know if those 3 ACTs are the only real ACTs? That’s sort of pathetic compared to the SAT which gives something like 10 tests and 3 more have just came out. While I think taking 13 full practice tests is insane, I only need to focus on grammar. If I just take the writing sections I’d be done in a week with minimal effort.</p>
<p>ya, unfortunately the Real ACT Prep Guide only has 2 or 3 tests. However in your college counseling office you can get another full test, and online on the ACT website they have old test questions listed under Practice Test Questions</p>
<p>get the princeton reviews 1296 review questions book, ull have a good indication in terms of where u are.</p>
<p>thanks everyone for the help. i’ll start focusing on actually practicing the tests now rather than which book to get. :)</p>
<p>I had the same type of question. I am currently reading the Princeton Review 2008 edition… does it matter what edition it is?</p>
<p>I really like the Princeton Review but numerous people were recommending Kaplan. Any thoughts on the two? My test date is Sept. 12 and I plan on taking it again right after the Sept. date.</p>