ACT Study Guide Premium, 2026: 6 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice for the New Enhanced ACT (Barron’s ACT Prep)

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Fully Updated for the ENHANCED ACT—Your Complete Guide to Success
Barron’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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Type of review
Comprehensive subject review + practice Strategy and test-taking practice Content Memorization

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Book + Online Book + Online 400 cards

Strategies
Strategies are included for each section of the test as well as for overcoming test anxiety. Tips and strategies geared toward each section of the test Practice and strategies for all five sections of the test

Number of practice tests
6 (4 in the book + 2 online) 7 (6 in the book + 1 online) N/A

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Detailed content review and practice for all sections on the exam Tips for pacing and practicing for each section of the test, comprehensive answer explanations for all questions, online test with scoring Cards feature test-taking tips and realistic practice, answer explanations for all multiple-choice questions

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barrons Educational Services
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2026
Edition ‏ : ‎ Study Guide
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 708 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1506299911
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1506299914
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.08 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.38 x 1.8 x 10.88 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 – 12
Best Sellers Rank: #25,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in ACT Test Guides #40 in College Entrance Test Guides (Books) #275 in Education Workbooks (Books)
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