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Barron's ACT

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College-bound students preparing for the ACT will find the help they need in this brand new edition of Barron’s trusted ACT study manual. Its helpful features include:
  • A detailed overview of the ACT with comprehensive answers to frequently asked questions
  • A chapter on optimizing the test-taking mindset and managing test anxiety
  • A full-length diagnostic test with thorough guidance on using the results for targeting preparation
  • Three full-length model tests with all questions answered and explained
  • Extensive subject reviews that cover all parts of the ACT: English, math, reading, science, and the writing test
  • Easy, medium, and hard practice passages that enable students to customize their study
  • Proven test–taking strategies for students of all ability levels
  • Recommended study plans based on the amount of time available to prepare
  • The latest advice and practice to prepare students for upcoming changes to the ACT

The manual can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that includes two additional full-length practice tests with answers, explanations, and automatic scoring.
BONUS: FREE ONLINE ACT COURSE! With your purchase of Barron’s comprehensive ACT manual, you'll get FREE access to Barron’s Online ACT Course—one of the most powerful ACT prep solutions available to students today. When you go online with Barron’s, you get:
  • A diagnostic test to establish your skill profile
  • A personalized ACT study plan to help you focus your time and energy
  • Expert video lessons with solutions to help you master difficult concepts
  • Additional practice quizzes and extra questions to help you optimize your score
  • A comprehensive ACT skill report to monitor your progress
  • ACT score projection
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  1. ISBN-10
    1438003471
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1438003474
  3. Publisher
    Barrons Educational Series
  4. Publication date
    September 1, 2014
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    10 x 2 x 12 inches
  7. Print length
    816 pages
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My staff and I at BWS Education Consulting have successfully used the strategies and content in this book to help students improve their ACT scores by as many as 12 points.  This guide takes ACT preparation to a new level by addressing many of the issues in existing test prep books:
  1. The ACT is constantly changing and becoming more challenging.  This guide will prepare you for the ACT you will actually take, rather than the ACT as it has been in the past.  We did this by creating completely original practice passages and questions that anticipate what the ACT will be, rather than simply imitating old ACT questions.
  2. Many ACT books have vague answers and numerous mistakes.  To accompany Barron's extensive editing, I had several hundred students use and critique the book while in development to ensure the highest quality.  As large as the book is, there were several hundred questions I wrote that I threw out because they did not meet my standards.  
  3. Most books give you a one-size-fits-all approach to strategy and studying.  After working with thousands of students over the years, I know that different students need different strategies and review. This book gives customized strategy recommendations, allows you to focus on your weak areas in test content, and even offers easy, medium and difficult practice passages.    
  4. Most books ignore test anxiety.  I know that it is a major barrier to many students, so there is an entire chapter devoted to test-taking mindset and test anxiety.    
  5. Most books have superficial explanations to practice problems.  I wrote all the solutions in this book replicating the in-depth explanations I would give to a student in a tutoring session.  Not only do the explanations show you how to arrive at the correct answer, but they show why the other answers are incorrect.    
I thoroughly enjoyed writing this work, and I am glad to have a text that my staff and I feel confident using with all of our students.  I hope you find it a helpful tool as you prepare for the ACT.  --Brian W. Stewart

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Table of Contents:
PART 1: PREPARING FOR THE ACT
Introduction
 PART 2: DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION
Dress Rehearsal for the ACT
PART 3: TAKING THE ACT
1 English Review and Practice
2 Mathematics Review and Practice
3 The Reading Test
4 Science Reasoning Review and Practice
5 ACT Writing Test
PART 4: MODEL EXAMS
Model Exam A
Model Exam B
Model Exam C
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INDEX

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barrons Educational Series (September 1, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 816 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1438003471
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1438003474
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.75 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 2 x 12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Brian Stewart is the author of ACT, SAT, and PSAT test preparation books published through Barron's Educational Series. Brian is the President of BWS Education Consulting, Inc., a test preparation and tutoring company based in Columbus, Ohio: www.bwseducationconsulting.com. Brian and his staff of tutors have helped students achieve perfect scores on the ACT, SAT, and PSAT, and reach their college admissions goals. BWS Education Consulting is available to work with students anywhere in the world via online tutoring.

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  • Kate
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Math Review for ACT on the market
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016
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    This is a great study guide!! I am an ACT prep coach. This is the best study guide on the market for students who need an extensive review in math in order to raise scores. The English review and exercises are also quite good. This also was one of the first texts to offer a comparative passage practice in the reading comprehension review. The science prep is weak, but...The practice tests are excellent. If your students scores well on those, they will do well on the actual ACT.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to prepare for the ACT test...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2015
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    Great , great, great book to prepare for the ACT. With taking the three test for each subject it really gets you ready for taking the ACT. Full of great tips to increase test speed.
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  • Happy shopper in TN
    5.0 out of 5 stars Time worth spent!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016
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    This has greatly helped my son prepare for his ACT. All knowlege gained from the book helps for a higher practiice score the next time.
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  • J. R. Smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars ACT study materials
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2015
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    My daughter says this is a good study guide. She hasn't used the CD yet though. Appears to be good.
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  • Megan E. Clark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great help with studying!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2015
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    Great book for studying :) Ill be taking the test in a few yrs so this will help me get ready for the real thing.
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    Book arrived in great condition, thank you
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  • Carolina
    1.0 out of 5 stars Worst ACT prep book ever! Don't buy!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2015
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    This is the worst practice book I've ever used. The questions and explanations are confusing and the answers are unsatisfying. I've taken the ACT twice and scored a 33, but this book is just impossible. Hasn't helped in the slightest. Going in with no preparation is better than this. If it were possible to give it no stars, I would. Look for any other book than this.
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