Updated to reflect the most recent ACT Assessment tests, this manual with optional software provides a combination of in-depth subject reviews and practice tests to prepare college-bound students for success on the ACT. Subject reviews cover English, Math, Reading, and Science, as well as an essay writing guide for students who take the optional, half-hour-long Writing Test. A diagnostic test and three full-length practice ACT exams are also included with all questions answered and explained, plus additional practice exercises in all test areas, study tips, and test-taking strategies. The manual may be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM, ISBN 9780764194887, which presents computerized versions of two brand-new tests not found in the book. Each test section timed to simulate actual test-taking conditions. Table of Contents:Acknowledgments PART ONE: PREPARING FOR THE ACTIntroductionPART TWO: DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONDress Rehearsal for the ACT PART THREE: TAKING THE ACTEnglish Review and PracticeMathematics Review and PracticeThe Reading Test Science Reasoning Review and PracticeACT Writing TestPART FOUR: MODEL EXAMINATIONS Model Exam AModel Exam BModel Exam CIndexGREAT NEWS! Barrons now has a new test prep Website for the SAT, PSAT, and ACT exams. You can take complete practice tests with all the standard test sections, select questions from individual sections such as Math, Critical Reading, or Science Reasoning (ACT) or concentrate on particular question types. When you are finished, you'll get immediate feedback, including answers to all the SAT, PSAT, and ACT questions with full explanations. Instant results pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses and let you know where you need to practice most. Head on over to BarronsTestPrep.com to start scoring big on your college entrance exam today! *The CD-ROM is not included with the digital version of this book.