Princeton Review 1296 VS. The Real ACT(Red book) difficulty level/comparision!

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<p>So I scored a 29 on the ACT I took in September. I had prepared for it by taking 3 practice tests and reviewing errors/etc. using the Real ACT book and Barrons 36(I only read rules and tips, didn't actually do many of the problems because they were too tricky... English was extremely helpful!).</p>

<p>I want to improve my score to a 32+, so I bought PR 1296 and have been doing problems from there and looking over incorrect answers.</p>

<p>So far, I've taken a practice test and have been doing practice math problems in math, because that's where I lack(29), and the math problems seem slightly more tough.
Others claim that this book is harder:
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<p>My question is, HOW did this book work for you? Was it tougher than the real ACT? Did your scores improve? Did the higher difficulty level actually make you score better on the actual ACT, or was it not helpful due to lack of similarity? </p>

<p>There are 10 days left to prep, I want to know that I'm investing my time into the right resources.</p>

<p>Thanks y'all!</p>

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<p>I actually got a 30 using PR 1296 on the english. So frustrated, I took an actual english section and got a 34. PR is probably harder.</p>

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<p>I agree - I definitely think PR is harder than the actual tests - which can be a good or a bad thing depending on how you look at it…</p>

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<p>I’m sticking to actual previous tests because there’s honestly not much point of overstudying by doing harder tests - it simply makes you more frustrated with results. You’d be better of sticking to original tests and getting an accurate estimate of your score range.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the responses… I mean, I’m a bit weak in math and I’m really trying to bring up my math score so i’m using the PR to help with that since tougher math can only help, not hurt. Reading was to-par the Real ACT. English was kinda shady… The Real ACT seemed easier in that section as well.</p>

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<p>I use 1296 and took thr September act. I day the English and science and great practice in the book. Reading is easier in this book . And math is decent.</p>