Product Description
Master the ACT and get into the college you want... Our ACT test experts show you the right way to prepare for this important test and score higher. REA's new and fully expanded 5th edition examines all ACT assessment subject areas including in-depth coverage of the ACT's new Writing Test. The comprehensive review covers every possible exam topic: Reading, English, Math, and Science. Features 5 full-length practice exams. Each practice exam question is fully explained to help you better understand the subject material. Use the book's appendix and index for speedy look-ups and smarter searches.
Follow up your study with REA's proven test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready to master the ACT.
Also features REA's popular CD-ROM software, TESTware, with full-length, timed, computerized practice exams that give you the closest thing to experiencing a live exam at a testing center. Each computerized test provides actual exam conditions with controlled timing and question order. Your score and test performance are automatically calculated, plus the program provides analysis of your performance with suggestions for further study.
DETAILS
- Comprehensive review of every subject to appear on the ACT assessment: Reading, Math, English, and Science
- Contains the ACT's latest change - the all-new Writing Test
- Dynamic diagnostic exam pinpoints your exam strengths and weaknesses
- Flexible study schedule tailored to your needs
- Packed with proven test tips, strategies and advice to help you master the ACT
- 5 full-length practice ACT assessment exams. Each exam question is answered in complete detail with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations.
- CD-ROM TESTware program containing 2 of the book's practice exams to give you the closest thing to experiencing an exam live at a computer testing center.
- Fully indexed for quicker and smarter searches.
- Bonus College Guide on choosing wisely
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Macintosh: 68020 or higher processor or PowerMacintosh; 16 MB RAM; System 7.1 through 10.2;
PC: Windows 98 or higher; 16 MB RAM; 5 MB of available hard-disk space
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACT INDEPENDENT STUDY SCHEDULE
Chapter 1: SCORING HIGH ON THE ACT ASSESSMENT
About Our Book and ACT TESTware
About the ACT
How Do I Use This Book and Software
Format of the ACT
About the Review Sections
Scoring the ACT
Scoring Worksheet
Raw Score Conversion Chart
Subscore Conversion Chart: Raw Score to Scaled Score
Studying for the ACT
Test-Taking Tips
The Day of the Exam
Chapter 2: CHOOSING A COLLEGE
How Do I Find College Information?
Types of Institutions
What Am I Looking for in a College?
What Do Colleges Look for?
Visiting Colleges
Athletics
How to Apply
Chapter 3: ACT ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
ACT Assessment Diagnostic Exam
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Chapter 4: ATTACKING THE ACT ENGLISH TEST
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