She says the sections are helpful to teach her how to know what the test is looking for.
I recommend. Will update on her score, I purchased this book and "The Official ACT Prep Guide, BookPractice Tests Bonus Online Content" for my son to study for the ACT prior to starting his junior year in high school.
This book was actually recommended to us by a family friend and we are I have to credit this book for my score of.
For aroundmonths, I used this, the red book, and some online exams on the ACT website to study.
This book is by far the most comprehensive, extensive and strategic on the ACT that i am aware of.
In working with my son on his ACT preparation, we have reviewed and used several books on the market, however this is the only book I know that literally walk you through I got this book for my grandaughter she is a junior in high school and in several honors classes, preparing her for taking the ACT in preparation for college.
A highly recommended book with practical strategies for preparing for the exams, this was by far the best book to study for the ACT, I was never a fan of reading books and I would always doze off but the best part here is that you only read the few sections you need and they will LITERALLY give you everything to help improve your score.
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