Welcome! This page is designed to help students and parents prepare for the new Michigan Merit Exam.  You will find links to test preparation sites, information on the format and execution of the exam, and news about changes or modifications to the exam.

Student Preparation Books

If you prefer to hold a real book in your hands, check out these titles, available at bookstores or www.amazon.com:

The Real ACT Prep Guide: The Only Official Prep Guide From The Makers Of The ACT (Real Act Prep Guide) by ACT Staff “Packed with tips, strategies, and plenty of subject review, it’s the only real guide to the ACT”

How to Prepare for the ACT (Barron's How to Prepare for the Act American College Testing Program Assessment by George Ehrenhaft, Robert L. Lehrman, Fred Obrecht, Allan Mundsack “In-depth subject reviews cover all test areas: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. This edition also includes a new, comprehensive guide tailored specifically for students planning to take the ACT Writing Test. The manual contains an overview of the ACT, a diagnostic test, and three full-length model ACTs with all questions answered and explained. Other features include added practice exercises, study advice, and test-taking strategies for success.

The ACT For Dummies , 4th Edition by Michelle Rose Gilman “Are you one of the millions of students taking the ACT? Have no fear! This friendly guide gives you the competitive edge by fully preparing you for every section of the ACT, including the writing test. You get two complete practice tests plus sample questions — all updated — along with proven test-taking strategies to improve your score.