<p>Hey guys, I'm taking the october ACT in a couple of weeks. I took the June 2011 ACT and got a 31 composite (kinda cram studied it because it was during junior year....yeah...)</p>
<p>I bought the Mcgraw-Hill 10 Practice ACT tests but I haven't used it yet, and unfortunately it's too late to return it (I've been hearing stories about it...). What's the best way to utilize this book? </p>
<p>I found two old books lying around my house. They are the Real ACT Book (Red book), and the Princeton Review (Cracking the ACT). However, they're quite old as they're both the 2005 edition. </p>
<p>Anyone know whether the books/strategies/tests have changed over the past few years? I don't know if I want to spend more money on ACT books if I know that the ones I have now are already sufficient. </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
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<p>I’m interested in learning the answer to this too. Anyone know the answer?</p>
<p>The Real ACT Book contains exactly what is implied in the title, real ACT practice tests from previous years. That should work fine. On the other hand, buying an updated version might be beneficial because it could have more up-to-date tests, but don’t quote me on that because I have the new edition.
Princeton Review is suppose to be good for certain sections, but I’ve also heard some negative comments about it having wrong answers, so use that 2005 edition with caution.
The McGraw-Hill book is sadly what many people say it is, too easy. I took a few practice tests in in and scored 33+ composite scores. Plus the method of grading the ACT in that book is weird. The only good thing I can say the book does is that it gives you many practice tests. So, if you’re not worried about the content of the October ACT, then use McGraw-Hill to practice on speed.
I received a 28 composite for the September ACT, and I’m taking the October ACT in hopes of increasing my scores in reading and science significantly:)</p>