CliffsTestPrep ACT (Cliffs studyware test preparation guides) [Paperback]

Jerry Bobrow (Author), William A. Covino (Author), David A. Kay (Author), Harold Nathan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 1979 | ISBN-10: 0822020785 | ISBN-13: 978-0822020783 | Edition: 1

This is a preparation guide for the American College Testing examination. It offers strategies for success for each question type, and supplies realistic simulation of actual exams in two full-length practice tests. Also provided are simple explanations for every question.

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From the Back Cover

The inside tips and tricks you need to score big When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, efficient test-prep guide delivers a complete program to help boost your score on the American College Testing Assessment Program, including:

• Expert test-taking strategies
• Focused reviews and exercises
• Realistic full-length practice exams
• Comprehensive exam overview
• Action plan for effective preparation
• Accurate self-assessment tests

With extra help on math formulas, science terminology, and other ACT trouble spots, this comprehensive guide is all you need to score your highest — and help you get accepted to the college of your choice. Visit the Test Prep ThinkTank @ cliffsnotes.com Free test samples and schedules Free test-taking tips and tricks Free info on other test resources Free CliffsNote-A-Day^™ tips Plus hundreds of downloadable Cliffs titles 24 hours a day CliffsTestPrep is there to help CliffsTestPrep guides are available for a full range of standardized tests. See inside for a complete listing of these and other titles in the Cilffs family. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

About the Author Dr. Jerry Bobrow, Ph.D., is a national authority in the field of test preparation. As executive director of Bobrow Test Preparation Services, he has been administering the test preparation programs at over 25 California institutions for the past 27 years. Dr. Bobrow has authored over 30 national beat-selling test preparation books, and his books and programs have assisted over two million test-takers. Each year, Dr. Bobrow personally lectures to thousands of students on preparing for graduate, college, and teacher credentialing exams. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 342 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (November 5, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822020785
• ISBN-13: 978-0822020783
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,934,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jerry Bobrow, Ph.D. is an award-winning educator and author. He is a national authority in the field of test preparation and has been administering the test preparation programs for most California state universities for the past 29 years. Each and every year he administers over 500 programs assisting over 17,000 students in preparing for standardized exams. Dr. Bobrow has authored over 30 national best-selling test preparation books including Cliffs Preparation Guides for the MSAT, GRE, GMAT, SAT I/PSAT, CBEST, NTE, PPST, ELM, GED and ACT tests.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of Time and Money: Better ACT Books Out There., May 26, 2002

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"apollack84" (Memphis,TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CliffsTestPrep ACT (Paperback)

In preparation for the ACT, I have studied the Cliffestestprep ACT book closely. And in the process, I have seen MISTAKES in the answers.

On page 33, "5 x 4=25".
on page 159, question #11 on practice test2, the answers are mistakenly copied from question #10...so the answers don't make any sense for question #11!

These are just two mistakes that I've seen, but judging by that, I wouldn't be suprised to find more. I wish I could return the book, but since I already marked it up, I cannot. Don't buy this book, get a more helpful ACT resource. This book has 4 practice tests, but because of the mistakes, I am relucant to go further.

Finally, the practice problems are more difficult than real ACT problems: CLiffs give you long-winded and confusing explanations for problems you don't even need to know for the actual ACT. I'm sure you can find more consice explanations in other resources. In short, this is not the best choice for getting ready for the ACT.

UPDATE: I recently checked out Princeton Review's CRACKING THE ACT 2002; I highly recommend it for great strategies, tips, and practice material. I also recommend GETTING INTO THE ACT, which is the only review book sponsored by the ACT itself. This is the ONLY book with REAL full-length ACT tests from a few years back;thus, you get familiar with the format of the test and its degree of difficulty. These two books should be all you need to prepare...going through these books..I realized just how useless CliffsTestPrep ACT was.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Only buy if you need more practice tests, August 12, 2002

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"vwagon85" - See all my reviews

This review is from: CliffsTestPrep ACT (Paperback)

Do not buy this book if you are looking for a guide to prepare for the ACT...this is because the book only has about 15 pages of review per test. So, if you need a review book, I suggest that you go to the Princeton Review book, which does a pretty good job.

However, if you have used up all the practice tests in the book that you are currently using, then I strongly reccommend this book. The book offers four practice tests (even though the cover says it offers two tests.) Each answer is fully explained, which makes the tests a lot better than the other books.

So, if you need review, don't add this book to your cart. If you need more tests, this book is a very good source.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource!, March 29, 2002

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Lois Whitinger Gilbert (Tennessee, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CliffsTestPrep ACT (Cliffs studyware test preparation guides) (Paperback)

I am a guidance counselor and have used this book to help students prepare for the ACT. I like how the book lets you take practice tests, a little at a time, if you choose. Then helps you analyze your mistakes: were they lack of knowledge or careless mistakes? Then you can analzye your careless mistakes and learn to avoid them. After having a workshop with seniors using this book, one of the girls raised her reading score from 18 to 29. As with all books, you have to READ it, STUDY it, and APPLY it, if you want results.