Good supplement to The Real ACT, 3rd Edition?

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Hi,
I plan on taking the ACT in September 2015. My goal is a 27, and on the last ACT I took, I got a 17. I plan on using the Real ACT, 3rd Edition as a prep guide, and I am taking tutoring lessons. However, I heard that The Real ACT, 3rd Edition would go good with another test prep book, because the Real ACT, 3rd Edition has easier tests compared to the actual current ACT. I was wondering which is the best book out there, to supplement with The Real ACT, 3rd Edition? Which book has more up to date test problems and more effective strategies that will help me achieve a 27 on the ACT?

Also, according to my understanding, I heard the ACT being administered in Fall 2015 will have some changes to the essay portion. Is there any truth to that? It would be nice if the book that you reccomend to supplement with The Real ACT, 3rd Edition will address the possible changes in the essay coming in Fall 2015 as well.

Thank you.

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I know with practice, you can move your score!

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.

If you were to buy another book, consider the Black Book by Mike Barnett to complement the Red Book.

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

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Thanks and love the schedule. Do you know where I could find the most recent released ACT test?

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http://cty.jhu.edu/talent/docs/2015actpreparing.pdf

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Thank you.