<p>Hi everyone, I just signed up for the September 13th ACT. Last time I took the ACT, I received a 28, which is not where I want to be (I attribute part of my low score for deciding to take the ACT the day after school ended, after a week of non-stop studying for finals).
I have been using The Princeton Review "Cracking the ACT" book. So far, I have spent the majority of my time studying for the English section, my lowest score (23). I have also used it to cover math and science (28 on both sections). I have been less actively looking over the reading section, because that was my highest score (33).
What did you guys use to study, and if you have taken the ACT twice, how much did your method improve your score?</p>
<p>I haven’t taken it yet (this will be my first time), but I’ve been using the Red Book and Barron’s Book and I absolutely love them because I need the extra practice tests, and The Red Book really helps with reviewing the answers in great detail. </p>
<p>Hope this helps! Good Luck! 
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<p>If you don’t have the Red Book, then you are doing it wrong. Also, for English, I think that Barron’s ACT 36 is the best. Even though it seems to be targeted to super high level people, I think that it gives the best review. It’s what helped bring my English to a 35.</p>
<p>Honestly, the best thing to do to see a score increase is to take full practice test. Understanding the concepts and tricks is important but you need to just practice. The book with the most value is the one that has the most tests and explains the answers. </p>
<p>Thanks for the advice, I just purchased the Red Book. Also, I have a 1296 practice question book which I have used quite a bit for hands on practice.</p>
<p>After you get the Red Book, take all the practice tests and figure out which grammar concepts you are missing. Once you know, it should be pretty simple to avoid making those same mistakes the next time. The same types of questions show up repeatedly.</p>
<p>I would use the Red Book, then the four Preparing for the ACT booklets (<a href=“http://bestactprep.org/preparing-for-the-act”>http://bestactprep.org/preparing-for-the-act</a>), then Princeton Review (they’re the next best). Barron’s 36 would also be great for you.</p>
<p>I scored a 32, then 34.</p>
<p>Michael
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