ACT For Dummies

Learn to: Maximize your score on the ACT Stay focused on test day and manage your time wisely Take your skills to the next level with exercises and practice problems Gauge how you measure up with 3 full-length practice tests Face the ACT without fear! Be fully prepared with this guide Do you get anxious thinking of the ACT? Then this friendly guide is just what you need! With subject reviews, practice opportunities, three full-length practice tests, and coverage of the new enhanced writing test, it gives you confidence shows you where to concentrate your efforts. Learn how to boost your score by focusing on only what's important and remembering the most commonly tested rules and concepts. Know what to expect - get a complete overview of the skills the ACT tests, be prepared for traps, and learn how to manage your time for each section Reduce test-day stress - learn ways to wisely manage your study time, strategies for staying focused on exam day, and small steps that make finding the right answer much easier than you may have thought Learn what you need to know - discover the major areas of substantive information you'll need to understand and apply on the test Practice, practice, practice - use the practice questions for each subject and the three full-length practice exams to test your knowledge and get comfortable with the test format Get help where you need it - test your progress in each evaluated area and see where you need to focus your studies Open the book and find: How to make your best showing on the ACT Lots of practice questions Three full-length practice tests with detailed answers and explanations What you should and shouldn't take to the test Common mistakes and how to avoid them Comprehensive math and English reviews Types of questions to expect Helpful hints on the college admission process Ten ACT myths busted