Where should I begin? Begin by taking a REAL ACT Practice test under timed conditions to see where you stand.
How does it differ from the SAT? There is a science section.
Is there a grid in section for some of the math questions? Yes
s the vocab on the ACT as difficult as the vocab on the SAT? No, Not at all
Are there any great ACT books I should look into? Real tests are the way to go. There are 5 in the ACT Red book 3rd Edition.
@HereToHelpYou Thank you very much!! You’re very informative! 
Is it true that there’s a chance that some people who do poorly on the SAT do better on the ACT? Sorry for all of the questions!
Oh yes, @Lionking2398, that is very possible. So give the ACT a try and see where you stand. Try to mimic the tests conditions as much as possible. Go to a quite place and time each section, then score the test.
Wait what? I have never seen grid-in questions on the ACT like they have on the SAT. The ACT Math is all Multiple Choice.
I scored a 2130 on SAT first time and 31 on ACT first time.
Same score correlation, but in an interesting turn on events, my scores on each subject were lopsided on both tests.
SAT: 750 Math (Only skipped 1 question), 630 CR (lol), 750 Writing
ACT: 35 English, 27 Math (lol), 31 Reading, 30 Science
@HereToHelpYou @PartyNextDoor I’ll definitely do that. Thank you very much! I appreciate it!
ACT is multiple choice, I thought thats what LionKing2398 meant. My bad. Sorry for the confusion.
For English do you guys read a whole paragraph then go back to answer the questions or just do them as you read through?
I can read pretty quickly so I answer as the question comes up. In my opinion, if the question is asking you on main idea, you can easily just skim the paragraphs since the writing level is pretty basic.
By the way, how do you guys focus on the Science section? I feel like getting a headache whenever I practice Science because of the overabundance of information.
@ivyrunnernyc For both Reading and Science, what I do is use my pencil. For Reading, as I skim through, I underline whatever I think is important. How do I know what exactly to underline? I don’t. But just the act of doing so helps me concentrate.
For Science, if the question says Figure 2 or something and asks about a particular graph, I zero in and only focus on that section by putting my pencil on the graph.
When skimming a passage a Reading, try the following:
I can’t really find this on the website, but does anyone know how long the break is between the Math and Reading section, as well as for the break between the Science and Writing section?
Thank you!
does anyone know when the act sends the new “preparing for the act” booklets to schools
Hi everyone, I wanted an advice for the Sept test. So ive been practicing for the act about a year now, I’m a good student with a 4.2. On the April test I got a 26. See, I was confused because on the practice tests I was taking at home with timing and everything being legit I would get 30s. I took it again in June and got a 28, this time I was getting 33s on my practice tests at home. These are legit tests I’m taking from the act test writers. I’ve read almost every book and done everything I can but I need a 32 or higher. Any advice would be appreciated.
@TheIG19 There is a 10 minute break between math and reading.
Using real tests is good. Keep doing that. But consider testing with a group of students. Taking a test at home by yourself is not the same as testing in a strange environment with other students. Distractions are a big part of the testing experience.
Do you guys think continuing to practicing tests from the Red Book would still help even if the new test is different?
Yes, the only thing that is changing is the essay. The red book is by far the best prep book since it includes real act tests.
Just wondering, what do your guys’ study plans look like as of now? I’m just trying to take a practice test each week and do/review corrections each week. But still don’t know if that’s enough practice? 
Question! What strategy do you use for prose fiction?? I’m just not a fast reader and I always lack time in reading. For other passage I usually first read the first sentence of each paragraph and then tackle on the question. Unfortunately, for prose fiction this strategy does not work well… Help… ;(