<p>Hey guys. I recently bought the REAL ACT practice book and was wondering if practice books actually help? Im trying to improve from a 26 (28 english, 30 math, 26 science, 20 reading, 10 writing) to getting a composite score of 30 or above. Are there any other ways you guys would suggest that would help me get a 30+?</p>
<p>Also, do reading regular books help increase reading scores? Im a really slow, comprehensive reader so I was thinking that It would maybe help.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>The effectiveness of practice books really depends on the ones you get. The Real ACT Guide is very helpful when preparing for the ACT because of its five official ACT practice tests. Some prep books get negative reviews but there are some common ones that usually get good reviews: Princeton Review’s Cracking the ACT and Barron’s ACT 36. I have used Cracking the ACT and am in the process of using ACT 36 and they have both been very helpful. Since you are aiming for a high score you may want to consider getting Barron’s ACT 36.</p>
<p>Reading on a consistent basis will definitely help your reading score because you will be able to read faster and comprehend the passages better. It will also help with your English score because you will be used to seeing correct grammar and punctuation.</p>
<p>Use this forum to your advantage while preparing for the ACT. Check out Jeandevaches’ Guide to the ACT (Just search the forum for it). Some of the tips and advice are very simple but they help a lot. There are also links to official ACT practice tests in various threads within the forum.</p>
<p>Good luck with improving your ACT scores!</p>