Get ready for ACT test day with Barron’s and crush your goals.Fully Updated for the New ACT Format—Your Complete Guide to SuccessBarron’s ACT Premium, 2026 is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for students preparing to conquer the redesigned ACT exam. Reflecting the
latest test changes, this edition has been carefully revised to match the
shorter format,
updated pacing, and
refined content structure—giving you the tools and confidence to earn your best score.
Authored by
Brian W. Stewart, M.Ed., a Princeton graduate, perfect ACT scorer, and internationally recognized tutor, this guide draws on over
30,000 hours of experience to deliver trusted strategies and expert content that help students of all ability levels succeed.
New in This Edition:- All-English Practice Tests Redone: Every English section and solution has been revised to reflect the structure, tone, and expectations of the new ACT.
- Refined Reading, Math, and Science Content: Practice questions have been carefully curated and updated to align with the revised exam, with a focus on quality and relevance.
- Strategic Updates for the New Format: Strategy chapters have been rewritten to reflect the new shorter exam format with more time per question, helping you maximize every minute.
- Enhanced Introduction: Get fully oriented to the new exam structure, including what’s changed, what’s optional, and how to adapt your prep effectively.
Inside You’ll Find:- 4 full-length practice tests in the book, including a diagnostic test with self-assessment tools to customize your study
- 2 additional full-length practice tests online
- Over 2,000 practice questions with detailed answer explanations across all ACT sections
- Targeted content reviews for English, Math, Reading, and the optional Science and Writing sections
- Time-saving tips for maximizing performance with the new question pacing
- Study plans tailored to the time you have before test day
- In-depth grammar review—covering punctuation, usage, structure, and more
- High-level drills for mastering difficult question types
- Proven strategies for ACT Reading, including the 4-C method and passage-specific techniques
- Smart guidance for ACT Science—an optional section—with insight on when to read or skip passages and how to interpret visuals efficiently
- Comprehensive ACT Writing prep, including optional essay prompts, scoring criteria, and high-scoring response samples
Whether you’re focused on the core sections or planning to take the optional Science and Writing tests,
Barron’s ACT Premium, 2026 equips you with the practice, strategies, and confidence you need to succeed on test day.
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