The ACT and I

Test Preparation ACT Preparation
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<p>My story:</p>

<pre><code> So I first took the ACT in March. I felt, even with very little preparation, that I was going to do awesome. I was at the top of my school's most advanced math class, and ranked 2nd in the class, so why wouldn't I be confident?
The day I got the mail and opened that letter I don't think my heart ever fell so far down. I received a 24. It's still above average. Not too bad. I immediately signed up to retake it in June.
Before I knew it, and with a little bit more studying, the June test date had arrived. That time I took it I was not confident at all. The test seemed so much harder to me this time and I could not concentrate.
I got an email from ACT telling me my scores were ready a short time later. I checked on the website. I scored a 27. This actually made me really happy.
Now I have visited colleges and made a decision to attend Michigan State University. Their Honors college wants a score of at least 30. I have a new goal.
Not only do I want entrance into the Honors college, but a higher ACT score means a better chance at getting scholarships.
I am going to be taking the test on Sept. 13. I so far have been studying and taking many practice tests from a few books.
I've gathered from the forums here that the best books to get are Barron's and Kaplan. Are there any other suggestions? Is there anything else I can do really to prepare for the ACT? Any help is appreciated.
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<p>The 2 books that are staple in my preperation for the ACT are PR and The RED book. PR for its review of a wide range of material (don't use its reading strategies,though, use sparknotes online) and the RED book for its accurate tests.</p>

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<p>Where can I find the Red book?</p>

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<p>Amazon.com:</a> The Real ACT Prep Guide: The Only Official Prep Guide From The Makers Of The ACT (Real Act Prep Guide): ACT Inc., Wallie W Hammond: Books</p>

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<p>also Kaplan book</p>

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<p>So I went to the library and got a Barron and Kaplan book. Hopefully I can get the red book. I think I would save those tests for the end because they are actual ACT tests. Thanks guys</p>

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<p>Honestly, the best possible thing I did for the ACT is take every single free practice test of the ACT online that I could find (there were lots). Good luck with MSU and finding scholarships! (if you ever have any questions about MSU or the honors college let me know. I am a freshman from both)</p>

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<p>That's awesome that your going to MSU. Do you have any specific info about scholorships because their website is horrible. There is no specific criteria they have.</p>

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<p>MSU will let you know if you qualify for any of their scholarships. They go by what is on your application.</p>