I am taking the ACT test next month for the 3rd time. My English has improved but my Math, Reading, and Science I am having trouble with. Here are the problems:

English: I have a score of 27. I want to bring it up to a 34-36 range. How can I do that?

Math: I have trouble with the Trigonometry/Geometry questions but I seem to so fine with the Algebra. What can I do besides getting a tutor? I have the Real ACT prep book, Barron’s, and Princeton Review. What others would you suggest? How can I improve my score from a 20 to at least 25-28 range? How can I do that?

Reading: I currently have a 22 on the reading. How do I go about doing the passages efficiently? I have heard read the passages first then do the questions and go back to the passage if you can’t find the answer. I have also heard read the questions first then read the passage. Which one is faster? How can I understand the passages even if they are boring? I really need to raise my score to a least 27-30 range. What should I do?

Science: I currently a 18 on the Science. How do I study for the science part? How can I do it fast without missing a lot? I would like at least a 26-30 range. What can I do?

Please help me. I am not sure how to study these. Thank you.

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1. would you recommend the PR 11 Practice Tests?–is it any good?

2. i heard that Barron’s is harder than the actual SAT test–i hear its good to over-practice with these hard questions, but do i really want to study for some questions that won’t even be on the actual test (difficulty-wise)?

3. As for Gruber’s , is it worth it b/c its harder than the actual test just like Barrons?

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I’m looking at getting 2-3 ACT prep books so i can study before my test in September. I have four Books picked out but i dont know which ones to get.

1.The Real ACT Prep Guide: The Only Guide to Include 3 Real ACT Tests
2. Barron’s ACT 36: Aiming for the Perfect Score
3. Cracking the ACT, 2010 Edition (College Test Preparation)
4. 1,296 ACT Practice Questions (College Test Preparation)

I only want to get 2-3 so if you can give me your Top 2 or 3 books i should get. and any helpful experiences about these books and the things you learned would be greatly appreciated i dont want to waste my money on the wrong books.

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So the question goes : By how many degrees does the angle formed by the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock increase from 1:27 – 1:28?

This is from "Barron’s The Leader in Test Preparation SAT" it’s basically an SAT reviewer book. So then there’s an explanation after the question which goes

"The hour hand makes a complete revolution 360 degrees, once every 12 hours. Therefore, in 1 hour it goes through 360 degrees / 12 = 30 degrees, and in 1 minute it advances through 30 degrees / 60 = 0.5 degrees. The minute hand moves through 30 degrees every 5 minutes and 6 degrees each 1 minute. Therefore, in the minute from 1:27 to 1:28 (or any other minute), the difference between the hands increases by 6 – 0.5 = 5.5 degrees.

I got lost in "The minute hand moves through 30 degrees every 5 minutes and 6 degrees each 1 minute." I don’t seem to get it, I’m pretty stooped with this one. Help me please!

- The question "By how many degrees does the angle formed by the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock increase from 1:27 – 1:28?" is not mine, I did not make that question. (In case the copyright)
I got it haha! thanks! I’m such a moron. I’ll pick you as my best answer don’t worry.

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I’m taking the October 10 SAT Lit. I took a practice test in the Kaplan review book and got a 700…But I’ve heard that all Kaplan books are easier than the actual tests and don’t prepare you as well, so I definitely want more practice from other books.

Any advice for studying a month beforehand?
Examples of review books: Kaplan, Princeton Rev, Barron’s, etc.

Please list any sources if you got your information from a site rather than personal experience.
Thanks

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Hey , I just started preparing for the ACT I got the Barron’s ACT 36 Aiming For The perfect score and so far the book is pretty good.
I had planed for myself that I would study 10 pages each day form a chapter . if i do this it will take me 8 days for the English , 8 days for the Math , 5 days for the Reading , 6 days for the science , and 2 days for the Writing.

If I do that I’ll have the chance to practice a lot and see my weakest point and get back to it and practice more.
My Question is : Is it a good idea to do it like this ?

Thanks in advance

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Or is the Barron’s book more similar to the real biology sat?

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I am about to take my chem SAT 2 and i am at the stage where i am taking practice tests. Which book offers the most realistic SAT Tests?
Barron’s, Kaplan, or Princeton Review? Are the Borron’s tests really harder than the real SAT?

Thank you all for your help!

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I own a Barron’s book, Princeton Review, and Kaplan book for studying for the biology sat II, but the practice tests they all have are different in difficulty for me.

I took a barron’s test and it was much harder than the princeton review test was for me.
For those who used these books and took the bio sat already – Which book’s practice test is most similar in difficulty to the real thing?

Thanks!

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I got my April score back on the 15th and it’s not good enough for the top universities where I want to go.

Composite: 31
English: 30
Math: 33
Reading: 30
Science: 29 (31 last time)

I already did the practice tests in The Real ACT Prep Guide. I have heard that the Barron’s book for the ACT is harder than the actual test and prepares you a lot better. Any suggestions because I would really want a 32/33

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