Excellent Prep  for ACT
581895
Excellent study guide and prep book for English, Reading & Writing.  I'm an author and found it to be a helpful refresher.  Well written with practice test questions and answers to test your knowledge. Easy to follow and the explanations were well detailed.
131254
This is a great course to use for ACT review before taking the ACT. Great way to brush up on concepts they have had previously. Also great for a first time Geometry student. Either way, a good investment.
2166086
Great study guide. My 10 year old son had only 2 weeks to prepare for IAAT. We used these books to practice testing and after two weeks, he scored 98 percentile on the test. Even though he did say that the actual test was much easier then what was in the book, I think having practiced harder questions made it even easier for him during the test. Definitely worth purchasing for those preparing to take IAAT.
4881463
This is a great set to help prep you for your NYSTCE exam. I was initially surprised when I received it because it is a fraction of the size of similar guides. This guide is about the size of a paperback novel. Within the first few pages, you get a quick rundown of the NYSTCE (what it is, how it's scored, a general overview of the test, etc.). The flash cards are contained within the pages, so you will need to cut them out yourself if you plan to use them in the traditional way. The flash cards contain Reading and Grammar practice test questions as well as vocabulary terms and definitions that are likely to show up on the test. This method really helped me drill some of the basics in a way that was both quick and effective. If you've got time, there's also an offer included for a companion study guide on DVD. All of the information is spot on with the test, so I feel much better about it now! This is a handy and affordable way to practice and I'd recommend it to others.
689795
I was very happy to see all categories broken down and easily explained.  I have other prep materials but so far this study guide is my favorite.
4194709
This is a solid bit of test prep (on it's 5th Ed) easy to follow and includes full practice tests on cd, 50 interactive math formula flash cards. Also includes tips on essay writing, time nanagment tips, ACT myth busting info. It has step by step examples via Dummies.com.
4769116
Got this for my brother who's a senior and he said some of the passages for the reading and English they're going over in school for act prep. I'm an English teacher for high school as well- highly recommendsd
4873118
I haven't used any other books in this series, so if all share the same format, then I highly recommend.  The book offers very explicit study schedules for year-long, half-year, and short-term prep for the AP test.  Each is realistic and do-able.  It takes the guesswork out of how to use a study book like this, which is perfect for an AP course that is usually the intro AP course (and hence, the first AP test) a high school student takes.  The book does a great job of summarizing material, pulling out key concepts and skills that appear on the test, and breaking down test sections, test questions, etc.  It is decent-sized but not overwhelming in scope or volume.
2976425
I was looking for an ACT Math Book that had a comprehensive review of math topics covered in the ACT Math section, and Richard Corn's book HAD IT!  I was able to systematically go through the book and review math concepts that I had forgotten through the years and then successfully apply them to the ACT Math test!  I took the ACT test in December of 2013, and with the help of Richard Corn's book, I was able to get a 35!  As it turns out, I would have scored a perfect 36 if I hadn't made a couple of foolish mistakes!  I highly recommend this book!
3074755
I've been doing ACT tutoring for years. I'm always looking for new ways to present things. This book gave me a lot of good tips.
4674793
Wow. Anyone who plans on taking the ACT needs to invest in one of these. I bought one for a friend who was having trouble pacing himself throughout the reading section. After taking a few practice tests using it and then a real exam, he improved by 4 points on reading, 1 point on math, 1 point on English and 2 points overall.

This simple watch that is under $50 can be the difference.
485819
This book shows multiple was to solve typical ACT problems, and is divided into levels so kids choose the approach that makes the most sense to them and master problems at their level, before being presented with harder problems. Its short enough to get through the problems with complete solutions in a day or two. There are more problems with just answers in the back of the book, but she never got to those as her prep time amounted to one full day. Using just this and "The One Hour ACT Guide", my daughter got a 34 on the Math portion of the ACT. She got B's in Honor PreCalc this year, so this was a very pleasant and unexpected result! Then, just because we had this at home for ACT prep and the SAT Math II subject test was on the weekend before her school finals, she only had time to review the Level 4 and 5 problems in this book and take 2 Barron's practice tests and still scored an 800!
4451869
I got this 5 Steps to a 5: AP English Literature 2018 by Estelle Rankin and Barbara Murphy for my teen foster son who is taking AP English this year in an effort to assure that he passes the the test and receives college credit.

The book itself is just one part of this cross-platform prep course. To get the most out of this course, go to the website listed in the front of the book and register, using the code listed on the inside back cover of the book. This unlocks a year of access to additional study materials and diagnostic tests and test taking tips and study planning.

There are 3 practice tests in the book and 3 more practice tests online for a total of 6 practice tests. The quality of the material is excellent and it's well laid out. I particularly like the section covering the essay. It explains clearly what the test readers are looking and how to maximize your chances of obtaining a score of 9, the highest score, on the essay. This is one of the most difficult parts of the test so I am pleased that the course covers this thoroughly.

If you have a teen getting ready to take the AP English Lit exam, this is a fine study aid and the price is exceptional, IMO.
1194417
My son is a terrible test taker and is completely overwhelmed by the ACT and ACT prep process.  This book has helped give him a game plan to tackle both the test as well as the test prep.  Along with a book of practice tests, we are slowly working our way through the tests and his scores are improving.  This easy-to-read guide helped him see that if he follows their advice and doesn't get overwhelmed, that he can do well on the ACT.
4238251
Excellent ACT study book that focus on math. My students have struggled on math over the years. This workbook have given them additional confidence and has increased their practice test scores.
3171282
Practice makes perfect and these tests written by James and Patsy will certainly help students achieve higher scores. As a professional tutor (32 years) and owner of a College Prep Center I can say that I have always believed that the best prep is to use real tests from the test makers. But these tests offer an additional resource to help students achieve their goals. These tests and thorough answer explanations have been thoughtfully prepared by two of the industry's experts and offer students an additional strategy for ACT preparation. This book, in addition to James and Patsy's ACT Flash Cards (which helped one of my students raise his score from 20 to 29) are TEST BUSTER PERFECT!
2967812
FANTASTIC resource for studying for the ACT math. This book is organized by content, with lots of drills for each question type. All the questions look and feel like real ACT questions, and each chapter begins with a basic explanation of the basic way to work through each problem type. NOTE that this is not a strategy-heavy book, but it'll be a great resource for students who want tons of practice.