KAPLAN ACT 1999 (Annual) [Paperback]

Kaplan (Author), Kaplan Educational Centers (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0684849747 | ISBN-13: 978-0684849744 | Publication Date: July 1, 1998

• Proven Techniques to help you score higher

• Realistic Practice Questions with thorough explanations

• Up-to-date information for the 1998-99 tests

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Aren't teenagers stressed enough? What with dating, hormones, and impending adulthood, it's a miracle they survive high school, and still we give them colossal challenges such as the ACT. Kaplan recognizes that stress reduction is just as important as knowledge and problem solving when taking standardized tests, and this guidebook is an impressive mix of clear, demystifying information about the test and relaxation tips that would also be valuable for politicians, business executives, or anyone who's ever had a bad day.

Outstanding features include a set of instructions and time lines for using the book (including the "Classic" two-month plan and the "Panic" two-week plan), a complete timed test, and the "Kaplan Advantage Stress Management System." The individual "Skill-Building Workout" sections for English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning are all easily digestible and contain many practical tips for improving scores (guessing is OK, but some guesses are better than others). The writing is snappy and fun, making this test prep an enjoyable read, if such a thing is possible.

Best of all: since Kaplan's guarantees a higher score, it's hard to lose with this book. Whether you need help with the "lay" versus "lie" controversy or your own palpitating heart, Kaplan's guide has the answer. --Rob Lightner

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684849747
• ISBN-13: 978-0684849744
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,215,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful!, December 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: KAPLAN ACT 1999 WITH CD-ROM (Paperback)

I used this book SIX years after graduating from high school and I ended up getting a higher score (26) than everyone else I know who took it senior year! This book was extremely helpful in getting test ready, and it explained exactly what the test would be like. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not good enough, February 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: KAPLAN ACT 1999 (Annual) (Paperback)

The tests are unlike the real thing. The math section is full of mistakes. Other books are worth buying before considering this one.