<p>1296, as the title suggests, is basically a thick stack of paper filled with endless practice questions that are far more difficult than the actual ACT test. You’ve probably seen other posts on CC of people complaining about the difficulty of 1296’s questions. I do NOT recommend it.</p>
<p>Thankfully, Cracking the ACT is a godsend. Honestly. BUY IT. Whereas 1296 is simply a bunch of overcomplicated practice tests, Cracking is a guide to the ACT. There are comprehensive reviews for each section, followed by practice questions. Furthermore, there are two full-length practice tests, and these questions are more on par with the actual ACT questions. I cannot even begin to tell you the amount of valuable information I received from this book. If you want any more specifics answered, either reply to this post or PM me. </p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>