Study Aids : ACT (American College Tests)

More than a million high school students take the ACT each year. This new edition of our ACT guide has been updated to cover the exam's new optional writing test, which may be required by many colleges. It includes two complete practice tests and sample questions for each section of the test—all revised and updated—plus a new part devoted to the writing test. more...

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Today's most trusted study guide brand introduces a breakthrough new test-prep seriesAs a direct outcome of recent market research, CliffsNotes is launching the Cram Plan series to answer the unmet needs of today's �snippet-study� test-takers who need to cram for the SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE exams just weeks�or days�before the test. These students are extremely pressed for time and want study aids that are highly time-boxed. Unlike any other test-prep product on the market, the Cram Plan series truly calendarizes a study plan for time-crunched test-takers according to their unique situation. The closer the test date approaches, the more granular the guidance and direction becomes. Each book contains a detailed calendar with tasks for each study-plan step; they include multiple checklists throughout. Plus, test-takers can take advantage of online tools such as searchable PDFs, calendar widgets, and e-mail reminders. Each book is divided into six parts and includes:.: Diagnostic test; Two-months-to-prepare stand-alone study plan; One-month-to-prepare stand-alone study plan; One-week-to-prepare stand-alone study plan; Subject reviews; Full-length practice test with answers and detailed explanations more...

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CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions. When you need a logical, easy-to-grasp guide to prepare for your important college-entrance exam, CliffsQuickReview ACT can help. This guide shows you exactly what to expect from the exam with explanations of every question type, tested and proven strategies, and a practice exam complete with explanations for every answer. CliffsQuickReview ACT gives you access to the experience and insights of leading experts in the field of test preparation. Take advantage of their expertise by following this six-step approach: Be aware. Know as much as you possibly can about the exam before you walk in. This CliffsQuickReview gives you this important information in a clear and easy-to-understand way.; Set a goal. Call some of the schools you're interested in and see what score you need to be accepted there. This guide includes charts to help you set your goal.; Know the basic skills. This CliffsQuickReview will help you focus on which skills to review and will help you review those skills with practice questions and easy-to-follow, complete explanations.; Understand the question types. This CliffsQuickReview carefully analyzes each type of question so that you'll understand how to focus on what is being asked.; Learn strategies. This guide emphasizes strategies and techniques for answering each type of question and includes samples that show you what to look for and how to apply each strategy.; Practice. This CliffsQuickReview includes a pracice exam with answers, complete explanations, and analysis charts to help you spot your strengths and weaknesses. With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades. more...

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We Want to Help You Succeed on the ACT. We've put all of our proven expertise into McGraw-Hill's ACT to make sure you're ready for this difficult exam. With this book, you'll get essential skill-building techniques and strategies developed by professional ACT instructors who have helped thousands of students just like you to succeed on this important test. You'll get online help, 8 full-length practice tests, model ACT essays, hundreds of practice problems, and all the facts about the current exam. With McGraw-Hill's ACT , we'll guide you step by step through your preparation program-and give you the tools you need to succeed. Inside you'll find: 8 full-length practice ACTs-5 in the book and 3 more on CD-ROM; Tips for writing an outstanding ACT essay; Hundreds of sample questions with explanations; Strategies to help you answer every type of ACT item; Effective study plans tailored to your needs; Online help including practice ACTs, test-taking tips, and more; CD-ROM with practice ACTs more...

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WE WANT TO HELP YOU SUCCEED ON THE ACT* VERBAL SECTIONS. If the verbal skills sections of the ACT are the hardest parts of the test for you, we're here to help. McGraw-Hill's Conquering ACT English, Reading, and Writing has been specially designed and created by experienced ACT coaches. They'll give you test-smart strategies for answering every kind of ACT verbal question. You'll also get intensive practice with every question type to help you build your test-taking confidence. With McGraw-Hill's Conquering ACT English, Reading, and Writing, you'll have everything you need to get test-ready-and achieve your best ACT verbal score. Includes: 9 full-length practice tests with complete explanations; Hundreds of sample questions just like those on the real test; Strategies for answering every question type: grammar and usage, punctuation, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, and more; 18 sample ACT essays with scoring explanations. *ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. more...

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