Which books are best to study from?

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<p>Hey guys, I want a 36 on my ACT. i'm taking it in September and was wondering which books are best to study from? I know that I should take practice tests but I want to study and completely know the ACT then start taking tests. Currently, I have the Barrons ACT but it seems that it goes overboard on some stuff. For example the English section is insane. Anyone know if this is a good book and that can recommend others. Help would be highly appreciated!!</p>

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<p>bumppppppppppp</p>

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<p>For me, the best help was the book with real ACT tests in it (I think it’s called the red book?). I understand that you want to get to know the test before starting to take practice tests, but I think that the only way to really know the test is to actually take a practice test. I think after you take a practice test, especially from the red book, you’ll have a better understanding of what areas you need help in and what you should be looking for in an ACT book. But if you really want to get a book first, I personally liked the Princeton Review.</p>

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<p>thankssssss</p>

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<p>any more thoughts??</p>

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<p>BARRON’S ACT 36! Has helped me by far! (: Also the Princeton Review books.</p>

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<p>Use barrons 36. It’s nice because if you understand the basic concepts of the act, but need a little boost, this book is short and helpful. So don’t waste your time reading a huge prep book. I didn’t study my first time and received a 32. After using this book, I bumped it up to a 34 easily.</p>

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<p>Willy27, what were your individual scores on the ACT? It would really be great help for me. What college are you in/going to??</p>

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<p>34 composite
36 M
35 R
33 S
33 E</p>

<p>I’m a rising senior sooooo dealing with applications shortly. I’m going to go into engineering most likely.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys, I’ll be getting Barrons 36 and the PR.</p>

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<p>Willy27, stellar scores!! (: WOW!! Wish I could take them away from you!</p>

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<p>Anyone have any experience with the Big Barrons book (not the 36). I currently have it but I’m not sure if I should keep or not. I feel as if it goes over the top in preparing me.</p>