Best Prep to Improve 29?

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<p>I know you all probably get this a lot, but I really want some advice. Also, I've been getting some conflicting views on what to do.</p>

<p>I took the ACT for the first time in April and I got a 29 (or at least the first I have tried on). Specifically, I got:</p>

<p>English: 28
-Usage/Mechanics: 16
-Rhetorical Skills: 13
Mathematics: 27
-Pre-Algebra/Elem. Algebra: 16
-Algebra/Coord. Geometry: 15
-Plane Geometry: 12
Reading: 27
-Social Studies/Sciences: 15
-Arts/Literature: 13
Science: 33
(Writing isn't required at the college I want to attend.)</p>

<p>The scholarship that I am going to try to go for calls for me to have at least a 31. I would like to know what preparation I could do to get two points higher. The reason I'm asking is because I've tried searching for books and I've found many conflicting views on which is the best. As I understand, a combination of a couple would be a good idea. I heard that Princeton Review is good (and I like their AP books since they haven't really failed me yet), but searching around here and other places on the internet, I'm finding negatives about every other book.</p>

<p>So basically, I would like the know two things. Is it even possible for me to raise my score 2 points in a short amount of time (next test)? And what other book should I get to go with the Princeton Review ACT prep book?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>From Fall 2010 to Spring 2011, I raised my score from a 29 to a 33.</p>

<p>I did most of my practice pretty soon before the test (a couple weeks) and used the small Princeton Review book along with a couple online practice tests.</p>

<p>You seem to be pretty evenly scoring (I had a low reading score), so to me it looks like you just need all around practice through strategies from PR and practice tests.</p>

<p>I’ve only used the PR book so I can’t offer any advise on other books, but I have been satisfied.</p>

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