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For quick reference, here are links to related books we have reviewed:
A Note on ACT Books
We strongly advise all prospective college applicants who will
be taking the ACT to purchase at least 2
books on ACT preparation.
First, we recommend the official guide from ACT, Inc.,
the organization that administers the test. There is a significant difference between the official questions
you will be asked on the exam and the practice questions contained in any other test prep book.
The ACT, Inc. guide uses questions that actually appeared on previous
versions of the test to show readers what to expect on test day. There is no
better way to familiarize yourself with the kind of questions you will see, and
the way they be presented, than to buy and study this book.
Second, we recommend studying at least one "unofficial" guide
to the ACT. There is indeed a way to study for this test and to materially improve your score.
The better unofficial guides contain many time-proven test-taking strategies as
well as excellent explanations for the
reasoning behind the choice of correct answers to the practice
problems. You will greatly increase your chances of receiving a higher
test score if you go to the test armed with
knowledge of ACT test-taking strategies and familiarity with actual
questions from previous exams.
The Real ACT Prep Guide (CD) 3rd Edition by ACT Staff
Buy this book
from Amazon.com
As the title not-so-humbly states, this is the only official prep
guide available from the ACT test writers. This book replaces a previous ACT,
Inc. guide, "Get Into the ACT." It has been
updated to prepare test-takers for the new ACT test format that debuted on February 12, 2005. We strongly advise all prospective college applicants
planning to sit for the ACT to
purchase this book. This is, by far, the most informative book available on the
new ACT test. Included in this book are 3 real ACT exams.
Cracking the ACT, 2012 Edition by Princeton Review
Buy this book from Amazon.com
This book comes from a
series of test prep guides that has been fairly popular with our clients.
It is certainly our hope that this new book continues this trend. The CD-ROM and
640 pages are fairly comprehensive.
The Full Potential ACT Audio Program by Bara Sapir*
 Buy this
5 CD set from TestPrepNY
The Full Potential program optimizes
your test-taking potential by enhancing your mental
retention, concentration, and relaxation.
*Mention
Z-Code "AC" to receive free shipping*
McGraw-Hill's ACT with CD-ROM, 2012 Edition by Steven Dulan
Buy this book from Amazon.com
This guide includes two online diagnostic tests as well as four
paper-based practice tests with 2 more online and an additional 2 more on the
CD-ROM, an eight-week study plan and a cram plan if you
don't have the benefit of a lot of preparation time.
The Very Best Coaching And Study Course
For The ACT Assessment: with New Writing Test by Charles O. Brass et al.
Buy this book from Amazon.com
This 1,045 page book contains 5 full-length ACT practice tests,
plus lots of pointers on studying strategies and practice tips. '1-A' type
personalities will probably love this voluminous prep tool.
Movie Themed Books for Vocabulary Building
One of the newer innovations from the test prep industry has
been combining many test takers' love for movies and movie trivia with vocabulary building. If you think this might make
vocabulary building easier for you, we encourage you to look at the following books:
Defining Twilight by Brian Leaf
Buy this book from Amazon.com
This verbal prep book for the SAT and ACT bases
vocabulary lessons on some of the more difficult words from the popular novel
Twilight. Lists of words refer back to sentences in the novel, so
readers can see the word in context. This would be a fun and painless way
to learn some essential vocabulary for fans of the book. I wouldn't,
however, use it as the only book to prepare for the verbal sections of these
tests. Stephanie Meyer has a good command of the English language, but
there's no guarantee she used every word you might need to learn.
Name That Movie! (Comedy and Action) by Brian Leaf
Buy this book from Amazon.com
If you are a fan of comedy and action movies, this book can help
you boost your vocabulary skills while helping you recall famous scenes and
lines. The author also ties actors' debuts in to the trivia as well.
Name That Movie! (Romantic Comedy and Drama) by Brian Leaf
Buy this book from Amazon.com
If you are a fan of romantic comedy and drama movies, this book
can help you boost your vocabulary skills while helping you recall famous scenes
and lines. The author also ties actors' debuts in to the trivia as well.
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