LibGuides: Vocational Prepatory Institute (VPI) Resources: ACT Prep

Books on ACT

ACT by Alexandra Mayzler; Joseph Daniele
Call Number: LB2353.48 .M39 2012
ISBN: 9780071754439
Publication Date: 2012

Books and guides on the ACT are available for checkout at the Library Learning Resource Center.

Barron's 6 ACT Practice Tests by Patsy J. Prince; James D. Giovannini
Call Number: LB2353.48 .G468 2012
ISBN: 9780764147227
Publication Date: 2012
Six full-length model tests that reflect the actual ACT length, question types, and degree of difficulty; all questions answered and explained, with detailed analyses pointing out why the correct answers are the right ones; proven test-taking strategies and tips that make the difference between a good score and a great score.
McGraw-Hill's ACT, 2014 Edition by Steven Dulan
Call Number: LB2353.48 .D853 2014
ISBN: 9780071817349
Publication Date: 2013

Test Prep Websites for ACT

4 Tests, ACT
4 Tests offers a free practice exam for the ACT. Click on the green "Start the Exam" button.

The follow links offer free test preparation materials for the ACT. Please note that these websites may require you to register with a username and password in order to gain FREE access to content and practice tests.

ACT Practice Questions
According to the website: "Review these practice questions to help familiarize yourself with the ACT® test. For each question, click on your answer to see if you are correct. Five sets of questions are available for English and Mathematics; four sets are available for Reading; and seven are available for Science. To prepare for the Writing Test portion of the ACT Plus Writing, see a sample writing prompt and responses."
ACT Test Tips
McGrawHill Practice Plus, ACT
This website provides online practice tests and online videos geared toward helping you prepare for the ACT.
Test Prep Review
Test Prep Preview offers practice questions on specific topics. Refer to the links under the Self-Assessment Modules.
The Princeton Review, Free ACT Practice Test
Select the "Free Online Practice Test" button. You will be directed to a new page that requests your zip code. you should then "Enroll" yourself in the Online Practice Test. In order to access this test, you must complete an online registration with The Princeton Review.
ACT Practice Questions, Peterson's

Handouts on ACT

ACT Mathematics Practice: College Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry

The following handouts may be printed or saved to your personal computer/flash drive.

ACT Mathematics Practice: Numerical Skills, Pre-Algebra and Algebra
ACT Reading Practice
ACT Writing Skills Practice
Preparing for the ACT
Handout outlines strategies for taking the ACT and includes a full-length practice test.
Preparing for the ACT (Spanish)
Handout outlines strategies for taking the ACT in Spanish and includes a full-length practice test.