10 Best ACT Test Guides Books

The only guide from the ACT organization, the makers of the exam, with 5 genuine, full-length practice tests in print and online. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 is the only guide from the makers of the exam and it includes actual ACT test forms (taken from past ACT exams). It offers 5 actual ACT tests (all with optional writing tests) so you can practice at your own pace. To help you review, this guide provides detailed explanations for every answer and practical tips on how to boost your score on the English, math, reading, science, and optional writing tests. The test creators also created online resources accessible through this book. You can practice online with 5 full length practice tests to mimic the test day experience. These test questions can be organized, filtered, and tracked to test your exam performance. Get ready for test day with this bestselling guide to the ACT. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 will help you feel comfortable, confident, and prepared to do your best to ace the ACT! The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 includes: * Information about the September 2020 ACT enhancements * Real ACT test forms used in previous years’ exams * Five full-length tests available in the book and online, including one NEW full-length test with optional writing test * Online practice that mimics the testing experience * Customizable questions bank with detailed answer explanations * Helpful advice for test day.

Make sure you’re studying with the most up-to-date prep materials! Look for the newest edition of this title, Princeton Review ACT Premium Prep, 2021 (ISBN: 9780525570103, on-sale December 2020). Publisher’s Note: Products purchased from third-party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality or authenticity, and may not include access to online tests or materials included with the original product.

THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to ace the PSAT/NMSQT with 2 full-length practice tests, thorough PSAT topic reviews, and everything you need to know about National Merit Scholarships. Techniques That Actually Work. • Time-saving tips to help you effectively tackle the exam • Problem-solving tactics demonstrated on the trickiest test questions • Point-earning strategies for multiple-choice questions Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Up-to-date information on the PSAT/NMSQT • Comprehensive review for every section of the test • Key information and advice about National Merit Scholarships and the College Board’s Opportunity Scholarships • Special section on additional math topics to ensure you have all the practice and review you need Practice Your Way to Perfection. • 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations • 220+ drill questions throughout the book • Targeted math drills for geometry, quadratic equations, functions, and more

Click the “look inside” feature above to browse the Black Book and get a feel for how it approaches the ACT! The fully up-to-date ACT Prep Black Book, Second Edition gives you unique, effective ACT strategies from Mike Barrett, an ACT tutor with clients all over the globe who pay him hundreds of dollars an hour for phone tutoring. In addition to extensive and effective training on every aspect of the ACT, the ACT Prep Black Book gives you detailed, systematic, easy-to-follow walkthroughs for every question in all 3 official practice tests from the current Official ACT Prep Guide.The Black Book is a must-have in your ACT preparation, whether you need to * make a perfect 36 to be competitive at an Ivy, * score a 10 in each section to claim a sports scholarship, * or anything in between. The Black Book works best when used with the authentic ACT questions in the “Red Book,” which is the Official ACT Prep Guide , 2018, by ACT, Inc. The Black Book shows you how to beat the ACT, while the Red Book gives you real ACT questions to practice with. (The ACT Prep Black Book has no affiliation with ACT, Inc.)The Black Book and the Red Book are all you need to get your best possible ACT score.The Black Book is the ideal ACT book for 3 major reasons: 1. It covers every aspect of the test with advice that actually works, making it unique in the ACT prep field. It doesn’t just review material from your high school classes! Instead, you’ll learn to exploit design flaws in the ACT, using its own “ACT tricks” against it. 2. The Black Book contains 600+ detailed, systematic, easy-to-follow walkthroughs for real ACT questions from the Red Book, so you know that what you’re learning actually works. You’ll see every question from all 3 of the Red Book’s official ACT Practice Tests attacked in a way that clearly demonstrates the ideal thought process on the ACT. (You’ll need your own copies of those real ACT practice tests, which you can find in the Official ACT Prep Guide , 2018, by ACT, Inc.) 3. The Black Book is a clear, concise roadmap to the ACT. (See the selected highlights below). It explains exactly how every ACT question works, and how to beat it in the least time possible. ## Selected Highlights from the ACT Prep Black Book: * The important differences between the ACT and a normal high school test, and how they influence every aspect of the proper approach to ACT preparation… * Why every ACT question can only have one valid answer, no matter how much it might seem otherwise sometimes… * How to look at ACT questions the same way ACT, Inc. does when it writes them… * Why it’s so important to work with real test questions from ACT, Inc.…and why you shouldn’t pay much attention to the official written explanations for those questions… * What you’re actually supposed to do when the ACT asks you about an author’s attitude… * The important implications of viewing time as an investment on test day… * Why focusing on the wrong answers can be just as important as finding the right one…and how to do it effectively… * The simple formula that allows you to crank out a top-scoring essay (that is, if you even need to take the ACT Writing test in the first place)… * The special grammatical rules tested on the ACT English section–which may differ from what’s commonly accepted in a high school or college classroom… * The unwritten rules for every kind of ACT question… * The many ways to approach an ACT Math question, and which ones are likely to work best for you… * Why every real ACT Math question can potentially be answered in under 30 seconds… * And much, much more than we can fit in this space… Illustrations note: Illustrations, black and white

The only guide from the makers of the ACT exam, packed with 5 genuine, full- length practice tests and 400 additional questions online This new edition includes: * A NEW never-before-seen, full-length practice test with optional writing test (215 questions) * 400 online questions that can be filtered and organized into custom practice sets * Updated writing prompts and directions * Real ACT test forms used in previous years The Official ACT Prep Guide 2019-2020 is the only guide from the makers of the exam and includes actual ACT test forms taken from past ACT exams. This updated edition includes 5 actual ACT tests (all with optional writing test) to help you practice at your own pace and discover areas where you may need more work. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2019-2020 provides detailed explanations for every answer and practical tips on how to boost your score on the English, math, reading, science, and optional writing tests. You’ll also get access to special online bonus content developed with the test taking experience in mind: * Practice with 400 additional test questions that can be organized, filtered, and tracked for performance * Take a closer look at test day, learn what to expect, and get familiar with the test-taking strategies that are right for you The Official ACT Prep Guide 2019-2020 is your definitive guide to getting ready for the ACT and feeling confident and comfortable on test day.

THE ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR YOUR HIGHEST POSSIBLE ACT SCORE –WITH THE MOST PRACTICE ON THE MARKET! Includes 8 full-length practice tests for realistic prep, content reviews for all test sections, techniques for scoring success, and premium online extras. PLUS! Up to date information on the new ACT Online Testing option, superscores, section retesting, and more via your included online Student Tools. Techniques That Actually Work. • Powerful tactics to help you avoid traps and beat the ACT • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Complete coverage of all test topics, including the reading and written portions • Thorough review of the skills necessary to help you ace all five ACT sections • Information on the ACT Online Testing option, superscores, and more Practice Your Way to Excellence. • 8 full-length practice tests (4 in the book, 4 online) with detailed answer explanations • Instant score reports for online tests and essay checklists to help you grade the writing tests Access to Our Exclusive Premium Online Student Tools. • Online practice exams to hone your test-taking techniques • Video tutorials with expert advice from leading course instructors • Customized multi-week study plans • Exclusive access to college and university rankings • College admissions and financial aid tips • Special downloadable “College Admissions Insider” booklet packed with information about planning college visits, picking a perfect school, and writing standout essays

Barron ‘s ACT Premium Study Guide with 6 Practice Tests provides online practice, customizable study plans, and expert advice from experienced teachers who know the test. Step-by-step review helps you master the content, and full-length practice tests in the book and online provide realistic test experience so you’re prepared for the exam. United States, US territories, and Puerto Rico: Testing will resume in 2020 and 2021. Current test dates are December 12, 2020, February 06, 2021, April 17, 2021, June 12, 2021, and July 17, 2021. International test dates for December 2020 and February 2021 have been canceled. This edition includes: * Three full-length practice tests in the book * Two full-length online practice tests * One full-length diagnostic test in the book with guidance on how to use your results to determine the subjects you need to study more * Easy, medium, and hard practice passages that enable you to customize your study * Study plan recommendations based on the amount of time you have to prepare * Extensive subject reviews that cover all parts of the ACT: English, math, reading, science, and the writing test * Detailed overview of the ACT with comprehensive answers to frequently asked questions * Advice on optimizing the test-taking mindset and managing test anxiety * Proven test-taking strategies for students of all ability levels

Kaplan ‘s ACT Prep Plus 2021 has the detailed subject review, practice tests, and expert strategies you need to be prepared for test day. This edition includes hundreds of practice questions, online practice tests, and video lessons from our experts to help you face test day with confidence. Kaplan is an Official Teaching Partner of the ACT. For more information visit https://www.kaptest.com/act/practice/act-rapid-review-live. We’re so certain that ACT Prep Plus 2021 offers the guidance you need that we guarantee it: After studying with our online resources and book, you’ll score higher on the ACT –or you’ll get your money back. United States, US territories, and Puerto Rico: Testing will resume in 2020 and 2021. Current test dates are December 12, 2020, February 06, 2021, April 17, 2021, June 12, 2021, and July 17, 2021. International test dates for December 2020 and February 2021 have been canceled. Essential Review * 5 full-length Kaplan practice tests with detailed answer explanations (1 printed in the book and 4 tests online) * Scoring and analysis for 1 official ACT test * One-year access to our online center with additional quizzes and videos to help guide your study * Pre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skip * Expert scoring, analysis, and explanations online for one official ACT Practice Test * Mixed practice quizzes after every chapter to assess how much you’ve learned * A practice question at the beginning of each lesson to help you quickly identify its focus and dedicated practice questions after every lesson to test your comprehension Efficient Strategy * “On Test Day” strategy notes in every math chapter so you don’t lose sight of the fact that the ACT math test is primarily a strategy test * “Reflect” pages that help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics and make a plan for improving before the test after completing each chapter * Online study guidance to help you target your prep no matter how much time you have before the test Expert Guidance * Kaplan’s expert teachers make sure our materials are true to the ACT. * Nine out of 10 Kaplan students get into one or more of their top-choice colleges. * We invented test prep–Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and more than 95% of our students get into their top-choice schools.

THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to ace the ACT with 6 full-length practice tests (the most on the market), thorough ACT topic reviews, and extra practice online. PLUS! Up to date information on the new ACT Online Testing option, superscores, section retesting, and more via your included online Student Tools. Techniques That Actually Work. • Powerful tactics to help you avoid traps and beat the ACT • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Complete coverage of all test topics, including the reading and written portions • Thorough review of the skills necessary to ace all five ACT sections • Information on the ACT Online Testing option, superscores, and more Practice Your Way to Excellence. • 6 full-length practice tests (4 in the book, 2 online) with detailed answer explanations • Instant score reports for online tests and essay checklists to help you grade the writing tests

JUMPSTART YOUR SCORING SUCCESS! Savvy students can get a head start on the PSAT & SAT by learning the ins and outs of the PSAT 8/9. This clear, easy-to- follow guide from the test prep experts at The Princeton Review is complete with straightforward content overviews, practical strategies for scoring higher, and 2 complete PSAT 8/9 practice tests. Techniques That Actually Work. • Time-saving tips to help you tackle the exam • Problem-solving tactics demonstrated on the trickiest test questions • Point-earning strategies for multiple-choice questions • Targeted drills focusing on specific strategies Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Up-to-date information on the PSAT 8/9 • Special section on advanced math topics to ensure you have all the practice and review you need Practice Your Way to Excellence. • 2 full-length practice tests (1 in the book & 1 online) with answer explanations • 140+ additional drill questions throughout the book • Targeted math drills for algebra, coordinate geometry, advanced math, and more