<p>I took the ACT once and got a 29, w/o any preparation or practice tests. I want to get a 33 now to get into a good college. I’ve been using PR’s Cracking the ACT, but I actually got a 26. Are there any tips, techniques, or other books I should be using?</p>
<p>Try the Red Book (Real ACT). Basically, just do a bunch of practice tests. That is what most of the people will say on all of these boards. That is what I have been doing and the practice has definitely helped me raise my score.</p>
<p>I took TONS of practice tests from the Red Book and the Princeton review. It also helps to read the tips they give you at the beginning of each test prep book. Obviously you don’t need to read the tips from every ACT test prep book you get since they are all relatively the same, but you will pick up on a few helpful hints!
Also I always have extra time on the English and Math sections and I’m assuming you have the same situation as well. Make sure you USE that time! Don’t ever close your test book when you have 10 minutes remaining. Use it! Even if it involves retrying problems you are certain on or reading a passage a second time and going over the questions.
PRACTICE HELPS.
–The first time I took it I got a 34 with some prep and will be taking again for a perfect 36.
Good luck!</p>
<p>My son raised his score from a 31 to a 34 with ZERO studying</p>
<p>So mere familiarity with the test will help you.</p>
<p>^ You brag about your son in every ACT forum. Seriously, You must stop doing that.</p>
<p>No offense here.</p>
<p>As for desibeats,I suggest you practice a lot.</p>