ACT For Dummies, 6E - Softcover

Hatch MA, Lisa Zimmer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118911563 ISBN 13: 9781118911563

Verlag: Consumer Dummies, 2015

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The fast and easy way to score higher on the ACT

Does the thought of preparing for the ACT give you anxiety? Fear not! This new edition of ACT For Dummies gives you a competitive edge by fully preparing you for the ACT exam with subject reviews, practice opportunities, three full-length practice tests and coverage of the optional writing test. Written in the accessible and friendly For Dummies tone, this hands-on guide helps you assess where you need more study help, gets you up-to-speed on the questions you can expect to encounter on the actual ACT exam, and will have you practicing your way to test-taking perfection before exam day.

The ACT is a standardized test used by college admissions boards to measure high school achievement. Designed to gauge a high school student's preparedness for college in the fields of English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning, the ACT is a nationally recognized college entrance exam that is accepted by more than 90% of four-year colleges and universities in the United States. If you're a high school student preparing for this all-important exam, ACT For Dummies, 6^th edition gives you everything you need to raise your chances of scoring higher. So what are you waiting for? Sharpen a pencil and get started!

• Tips to maximize your score on the ACT
• Strategies to stay focused on test day and manage your time wisely
• To take your skills to the next level with practice problems and exercises.
• How you measure up, with 3 full length practice tests

Whether you're preparing for the ACT for the time or are retaking the exam to improve your score, ACT For Dummies, 6^th edition gives you everything you need to score higher.

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Lisa Zimmer Hatch, MA, and Scott A. Hatch, JD, have been helping students excel on standardized tests and navigate the college admissions process since 1987. They have written curricula and taught students internationally through live lectures, online forums, DVDs, and independent study, and have authored numerous test-prep texts.

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Learn to:

• Maximize your score on the ACT
• Stay focused on test day and manage your time wisely
• Take your skills to the next level with exercises and practice problems
• Gauge how you measure up with 3 full-length practice tests

Face the ACT without fear! Be fully prepared with this guide

Do you get anxious thinking of the ACT? Then this friendly guide is just what you need! With subject reviews, practice opportunities, three full-length practice tests, and coverage of the new enhanced writing test, it gives you confidence shows you where to concentrate your efforts. Learn how to boost your score by focusing on only what's important and remembering the most commonly tested rules and concepts.

• Know what to expect — get a complete overview of the skills the ACT tests, be prepared for "traps," and learn how to manage your time for each section
• Reduce test-day stress — learn ways to wisely manage your study time, strategies for staying focused on exam day, and small steps that make finding the right answer much easier than you may have thought
• Learn what you need to know — discover the major areas of substantive information you'll need to understand and apply on the test
• Practice, practice, practice — use the practice questions for each subject and the three full-length practice exams to test your knowledge and get comfortable with the test format
• Get help where you need it — test your progress in each evaluated area and see where you need to focus your studies

Open the book and find:

• How to make your best showing on the ACT
• Lots of practice questions
• Three full-length practice tests with detailed answers and explanations
• What you should and shouldn't take to the test
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Comprehensive math and English reviews
• Types of questions to expect
• Helpful hints on the college admission process
• Ten ACT myths busted

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Consumer Dummies
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1118911563
• ISBN 13: 9781118911563
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 6
• Anzahl der Seiten: 528
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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