A record number of students are taking the ACT, up 25 percent from 2005.
In 2011, more than 1.5 million students will take this all important exam to gain] acceptance to colleges and universities. Kaplan ACT 2011 Premier with CD-ROM features a state-of-the-art interactive online companion so students are provided with all the tools they need to score higher on this critical test.
The program includes: ACT Live Online—an online event that lets students interact with peers and have test questions answered by Kaplan ACT experts Fast Fact Videos—Kaplan’s best tutors review the most important concepts from each chapter in 3-4 minute video presentations SmartPoints—a Kaplan exclusive strategy based on years of analyzing actual ACT exams, SmartPoints identify the topics that are tested most often, allowing students to focus their study time and earn the most points on test day Six full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations Kaplan Premier Tutor test tips and Perfect Score tips A Parents’ Guide A study group guide Preparation for the optional writing component Online diagnostic quiz New progress tracker to help students easily navigate the book

This practical, organized, and easy-to-understand approach gives busy students the 15 basic steps they need to master the Math, English, Reading, and Science sections of the ACT. Kaplan ACT Strategies for Super Busy Students 2009 Edition is the ideal tool for test takers who need all of Kaplan’s tried-and-true methods in a condensed format that fits in with their busy lives. The book includes:
• Kaplan's exclusive, time-saving strategies
• 1 Full-length practice test with complete answer explanations
• Targeted review and realistic practice for the Math, English, Reading, and Science sections of the ACT
• Preparation for the optional writing component
• Stress management tips.

Kaplan ACT in a Box is the most complete ACT flashcard set on the market—with 600 cards that cover all four sections of the exam, including the essay component. This collection has the most cards (more than double our competitors) and is the easiest to use (no tearing required) – perfect for studying on the go.
A strong ACT score means more financial aid for college— and with escalating costs in an unpredictable economy, scoring higher is more important than ever. This portable prep includes:
• 600 flashcards covering every section of the ACT: Reading, English, Math, Science—and the optional Writing section
• Key math topics such as trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and probability
• Practice with challenging multiple-choice grammar questions
• Review of essential vocabulary words with sample sentences using them in context
• Biology, chemistry, and physics definitions and tips for reading science tables and graphs
• Sample writing essay prompts

The ACT is accepted by virtually all colleges and universities in the U.S., including those in the Ivy League, and has been offered in all 50 states since 1960.

Kaplan ACT English and Reading Workbook provides students with practice and test-like questions that appear on the English and Reading sections of the ACT. Along with information about the structure and format of the ACT test, our book breaks down the specific types of reading passages--prose fiction, humanities, and social studies--that appear for the reading passages on the test.

Additionally, the English section reviews proper grammar, syntax, and punctuation issues that students are expected to know. A brief section on how to approach the optional writing section of the test is included.

25 lessons on the most frequently tested ACT topics in English, math, reading, science, and writing. Features include:-An overview of the question type-Common answer traps to avoid-Key formulas and rules-Sample questions with walk-through explanations-A 10-question practice quiz-Supplementary material online, including a diagnostic quiz

The essential pocket guide to making the most of high school, updated for today’s ninth through 12th-graders

Is it too early to start applying for college scholarships in ninth grade? Do I need to take AP classes? How important are extracurricular activities when I apply to college? These questions and many more are answered in this revised edition of Kaplan’s popular From Here to Freshman Year.

This easy-to-use guide provides up-to-date information for ninth, 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-graders to prepare them for college. Filled with tons of tips and time lines for all four years of high school, it also provides information for parents and students on time management, stress reduction, and problem solving.

Conveniently portable, From Here to Freshman Year takes parents and students through high school with the ease of knowing that they took the right steps to prepare for college each year.

Must-know topics include: the application process; campus visits; working with your guidance counselor; taking important tests like the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams; letters of recommendation; purchasing the right computer, and more.