<p>In April, I took the ACT and got a 29. When I was studying around that time, the practice tests I took from the real ACT book were around that score. However, I started studying up again, from the Princeton review. It predicted my score around 26-27! So I am having a little freak out. Has anyone else found the princeton review more difficult than the actual act? I really don't want to lower my score by 2 points, that would suck. Has anyone had experience with this? Thanks!</p>
<p>All review books are different and have their own styles. If you want an accurate practice test use the Red Book by ACT Inc. Also on the Actstudent website, use their one free practice test. The only downside is that the science sections in the red book are extremely easy(for me at least). Over the years, ACT science has become a nightmare ( unless you are godly fast at reading). The red book will give you accurate scores for English, math, and reading. Got a 32 on the real thing after getting 30,31,31,32,33 in the red book. Good luck, the ACT is easy if you master it</p>
<p>Scores are usually within 3 points one way or the other composite wise even if the sections aren’t exactly like practice tests. Usually test day you have a section like science or math be a lot harder than what you saw in practice tests and other sections like reading be much easier so it balances out. But if you got a 29 the first time they say with familiarity you usually do better</p>