Mike Barrett

Patrick Barrett

ACT Prep Black Book is a book that provides strategies for taking the ACT test. It's recommended to use the book in conjunction with the Real ACT Prep Guide, also known as the "Red Book", which contains actual ACT questions.

Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

Math

The Most Effective ACT Strategies Ever Published

Click the "look inside" feature above to browse the Black Book and get a feel for how it approaches the ACT! The fully up-to-date ACT Prep Black Book, Second Edition gives you unique, effective ACT strategies from Mike Barrett, an ACT tutor with clients all over the globe who pay him hundreds of dollars an hour for phone tutoring. In addition to extensive and effective training on every aspect of the ACT, the ACT Prep Black Book gives you detailed, systematic, easy-to-follow walkthroughs for every question in all 3 official practice tests from the current Official ACT Prep Guide.The Black Book is a must-have in your ACT preparation, whether you need to
 * make a perfect 36 to be competitive at an Ivy,
 * score a 10 in each section to claim a sports scholarship,
 * or anything in between.

The Black Book works best when used with the authentic ACT questions in the "Red Book," which is the Official ACT Prep Guide, 2018, by ACT, Inc. The Black Book shows you how to beat the ACT, while the Red Book gives you real ACT questions to practice with. (The ACT Prep Black Book has no affiliation with ACT, Inc.)The Black Book and the Red Book are all you need to get your best possible ACT score.The Black Book is the ideal ACT book for 3 major reasons:
 * It covers every aspect of the test with advice that actually works, making it unique in the ACT prep field. It doesn't just review material from your high school classes! Instead, you'll learn to exploit design flaws in the ACT, using its own "ACT tricks" against it.
 * The Black Book contains 600+ detailed, systematic, easy-to-follow walkthroughs for real ACT questions from the Red Book, so you know that what you're learning actually works. You'll see every question from all 3 of the Red Book's official ACT Practice Tests attacked in a way that clearly demonstrates the ideal thought process on the ACT. (You'll need your own copies of those real ACT practice tests, which you can find in the Official ACT Prep Guide, 2018, by ACT, Inc.)
 * The Black Book is a clear, concise roadmap to the ACT. (See the selected highlights below). It explains exactly how every ACT question works, and how to beat it in the least time possible.


SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ACT PREP BLACK BOOK:

 * The important differences between the ACT and a normal high school test, and how they influence every aspect of the proper approach to ACT preparation...
 * Why every ACT question can only have one valid answer, no matter how much it might seem otherwise sometimes...
 * How to look at ACT questions the same way ACT, Inc. does when it writes them...
 * Why it's so important to work with real test questions from ACT, Inc....and why you shouldn't pay much attention to the official written explanations for those questions...
 * What you're actually supposed to do when the ACT asks you about an author's attitude...
 * The important implications of viewing time as an investment on test day...
 * Why focusing on the wrong answers can be just as important as finding the right one...and how to do it effectively...
 * The simple formula that allows you to crank out a top-scoring essay (that is, if you even need to take the ACT Writing test in the first place)...
 * The special grammatical rules tested on the ACT English section-which may differ from what's commonly accepted in a high school or college classroom...
 * The unwritten rules for every kind of ACT question...
 * The many ways to approach an ACT Math question, and which ones are likely to work best for you...
 * Why every real ACT Math question can potentially be answered in under 30 seconds...
 * And much, much more than we can fit in this space...

ACT Prep Black Book

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Erica L. Meltzer

The Complete Guide to ACT® Reading combines fundamentals of comprehension with test-taking techniques to explain how to maximize your score. Includes: extensive strategies for managing time while improving comprehension, whether you're just making it through all four passages or struggling to finish three.

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

English

This updated edition of The Complete Guide to ACT Reading is designed to reflect the most current version of the ACT Reading Comprehension test. In addition to a complete chapter covering each major question type, this book includes an overview of common passage topics and themes designed to teach students to "read the test" and to identify correct and incorrect answers more quickly and accurately; an extensive discussion of time-management strategies on both individual passage/question sets and on the Reading test as a whole; and two full-length practice tests accompanied by thorough explanations.

The Complete Guide to ACT Reading, 2nd Edition

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Hugh Hung Vo

A study guide or book titled "The Master Key to ACT Science" written by Hugh Hung Vo, which is designed to help students achieve a high score on the ACT science section by providing detailed strategies and explanations for navigating the test's format, data interpretation, and scientific concepts involved.

Science

A Crystal-Clear Roadmap to Achieving Your Top ACT Science Score

The Master Key to Act Science

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I’ve used it quite a bit during my test prep for the ACT. It still has all of the pages intact though.

Book + 8 Practice Tests + 400 Digital Flashcards + Online Course

The comprehensive guide to the 2023–2024 ACT test—including 8 genuine, full-length practice tests. The Official ACT® Prep Guide 2023–2024 book includes six authentic ACT tests—all of which contain the optional writing test—so you get maximum practice before your test date. These full-length practice tests are also available on the Wiley Efficient Learning platform and mobile app alongside two additional bonus tests via the PIN code inside, so you can study your official materials anytime, anywhere.* This guide provides clear explanations for every answer straight from the makers of the ACT to help you improve your understanding of each subject. You'll get: Practical tips and strategies for boosting your score on the English, math, reading, science, and (optional) writing tests Eight total practice tests—six in the book, eight online 400+ online flashcards to ensure you’re mastering key concepts A customizable online test bank Wiley Efficient Learning’s personalized exam planner feature, where you can build the study schedule that meets your unique needs Expert advice on how to mentally and physically prepare for your test This edition has been updated with a new practice test, new writing samples and prompts, so you can be sure your materials will set you up for success on today's ACT. Through the Official Guide, you'll learn what to expect on test day, understand the types of questions you will encounter when taking the ACT, and adopt test-taking strategies that are right for you. By using this guide and its accompanying expansive resources, you can feel confident you'll be ready to do your best! *Online prep materials valid for one year from PIN code activation.

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