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Up Your Score: ACT, 2018-2019 Edition: The Underground Guide to Outsmarting "The Test" Kindle Edition

by Chris Arp (Author), Jon Fish (Author), Zack Swafford (Author), Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 95 ratings
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Fully updated to reflect the most current version of the ACT, Up Your Score: ACT remains the test prep and survival guide that kids will actually want to use. Written by Chris Arp, a Princeton graduate and top ACT tutor—with the help of four students who aced the test (and went on to the colleges of their choice)—it’s a true insider’s guide, filled with effective strategies and tips, delivered with the attitude, smarts, and wit that make Up Your Score the bestselling alternative test-prep series in print.

▪ Crush the reading section by developing the Five Habits of Lean Forward Reading.
▪ Master the math section through techniques like “plugging in,” an amazing trick that simplifies all algebra word problems.
▪ Annihilate the English section by absorbing six key punctuation and nine essential grammar rules.
▪ Sail through the science section by understanding that it actually tests reasoning.
▪ Plus, the latest information on ACT scoring and the essay test, revised in 2015 to be more open-ended and analytical.

 
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  1. Part of series
    Up Your Score
  2. Print length
    665 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publisher
    Workman Publishing Company
  6. Publication date
    September 26, 2017
  7. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  8. Grade level
    10 - 12
  9. File size
    9327 KB
  10. Page Flip
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  11. Word Wise
    Not Enabled
  12. Enhanced typesetting
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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Chris Arp is a veteran and highly sought-after test-prep tutor at Veritas (now called Zinc Educational Services). He has a BA from Princeton and a Masters in Education from Brooklyn College and is writing a novel.

Ava Chen is a senior at MIT, studying mechanical engineering. 

Jon Fish graduated in three years from the University of Kentucky with a degree in history and political science. He plans to attend law school.

Zack Swafford is getting a masters in artificial intelligence at Stanford.

Guest editor Devon Kerr scored a perfect 36 on the ACT and is a junior at Northwestern.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06WLGDF8M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Workman Publishing Company; 2018-2019 edition (September 26, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 26, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9327 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 665 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 95 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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CD
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021
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I bought this book for my son who is preparing to take his ACT test for the first time next weekend. It has been a great book to work through, giving him strategies on how to do the various parts of the test. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is going to be taking the ACT. The tips outlined have really helped my son and relieved some of his test taking anxiety.
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Lori Krajewski
5.0 out of 5 stars AUthored in a way to keep teens engaged in the study process!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019
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A perfect book for a studying teen... Humor enough to keep them interested! Practical tips are strung together with humorous ones. (Tip: Run from the room screaming... BUT, that would be too embarrassing, SO you should... ) Plus, the advice was shared with me, so there was never a question that studying occurred. I highly recommend!!! A useful and favorite tip was to pretend that your best friend wrote the reading portions because you would listen to your BFF and be able to answer any question immediately afterward. after the ACT test, my child returned and read THIS book... Same day!! OBviously, it has been enjoyed here!
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Stephanie Vandagriff
5.0 out of 5 stars Great test prep book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019
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We haven’t finished it yet. My son is using this for a test prep course. He has to read quite a bit at a time but it’s written to inform and entertain so I appreciate that he’s not totally bored while ready it. I usually hear him laughing in the other room at some of the passages.
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Zxjb75
4.0 out of 5 stars Review
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2019
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Good review aid
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Dawn M.
5.0 out of 5 stars He loves the structure of the book and it is easy to understand
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2017
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Purchased this for my son to prepare for his ACT. He loves the structure of the book and it is easy to understand.
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readerteacher
5.0 out of 5 stars worth it
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2019
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My kid got a 34 on the ACT, so I'd say this book helps.
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Musical Mom
3.0 out of 5 stars I would recommend Barron's book and flashcards for more serious students
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2018
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A lot of entertaining words for students needing trendy talk to get them to prepare for their test. I would recommend Barron's book and flashcards for more serious students, especially if you're only intending to buy one prep book. I did appreciate their unique perspective and input on a few things.
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018
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Wonderful resource! My daughter loved the book. It was interesting and fun to study. Worth the money 100%.
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