About the Book
Get ready for ACT test day with Barron’s and crush your goals.
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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About the Author :
About the Author
Stewart, Brian, M.ED., Dublin, OH
Brian Stewart is the author of ACT, SAT, and PSAT test preparation books published through Barron's Educational Series. Brian is the President of BWS Education Consulting, Inc., a test preparation and tutoring company based in Columbus, Ohio: www.bwseducationconsulting.com. Brian and his staff of tutors have helped students achieve perfect scores on the ACT, SAT, and PSAT, and reach their college admissions goals. BWS Education Consulting is available to work with students anywhere in the world via online tutoring.
About the Publisher
Many great things begin with a tiny spark, and for Manuel H. Barron that spark came from a mimeograph machine in the basement of his Brooklyn, NY, bookstore in the late 1930s. People from the community asked Mr. Barron for books to help their children study for the New York State Regents exams. After realizing there wasn't anything available, Mr. Barron created his own study guides.
Now, more than 80 years later, Barron’s continues to help millions of learners worldwide prepare for their next steps. With offerings from pre-college prep to world language guides and professional certification exams, Barron’s wants to be part of your success story no matter what learning path you’re on. You can trust Barron’s to provide exceptional products created only by top experts with years of experience in education. From generation to generation, our mission remains the same: Learn, grow, and succeed with Barron’s throughout your life-long learning journey.
