<p>Hey, this probably sounds like a really dumb question, but would anyone recommend using an SAT prep book when practicing for the ACT? I've got a ton of SAT Prep books from the past two times I took it, and just recently decided to take a chance on the ACT in September/October. Are the two tests so different that the SAT problems (especially for math) are useless in studying for ACT math questions? I will probably end up buying the Real ACT Prep Guide book, but in the mean time, is it worth it to practice my math using my SAT prep books?</p>
<p>The 2 tests are incredibly different. You should get the official ACT prep book from ACT to take practice tests. The math section is very different. It has less logical/puzzle problems and more things you would learn in class. The reading section is more simple on the ACT with less inference type problems. English is about the same as the SAT writing MC. Also, the ACT has a Science section which is not on the SAT. </p>
<p>However, I found that studying for the SAT CR section improved my ACT reading score immensely. I went from a 28 to a 36 in reading after studying for SAT CR. But that's just me...</p>
<p>No, don't do it. They are quite different. Definitely get the real ACT book, but also get Cracking the ACT.</p>
<p>Okay, thanks a lot for the feedback!!</p>
<p>oh yeah, don't get "Cracking the ACT" or any other one of those books. They are just companies trying to steal your money. Just get the REAL ACT prep book and do practice tests. However as I said, if you have trouble with the reading section, do practice tests for the SAT CR and it will help a lot.</p>
<p>^agreed "do practice tests for the SAT CR and it will help a lot."</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestions!
Also, I have been looking at some extra problems online, since my Real ACT book won't be coming in for about a week. I found number2.com earlier today. Are the problems on the site helpful/similar to the problems on the actual ACT? And does anyone know how well the petersons.com site helps with preparation? Any other reliable website suggestions would be greatly appreciated too.</p>
<p>The best ones are probably the ones on the ACT website. Just do a few to get familiar with the question types and format. Then do full tests.</p>
<p>A little paranoid, are we, fhqwgads2005? I've used a lot of commercial prep books that weren't the official ones, and I didn't feel they were stealing my money. Some of the books sucked, but the advice I got on here for specific books was good and I got some really good books. You need to lighten up, dude.</p>