Magoosh ACT Premium Review

Magoosh ACT Premium offers a budget-friendly path to ACT preparation with a focus on video-based learning. The course includes 250+ video lessons covering all four ACT sections (English, Math, Reading, and Science), 1,300+ practice questions, and customizable practice sessions that let you focus on specific question types.

What works well: The Science section coverage is particularly strong, with clear explanations of how to approach each passage type (Data Representation, Research Summaries, and Conflicting Viewpoints). The question difficulty ratings help you gauge where you stand, and the video explanations for wrong answers are more helpful than text-only explanations. The 7-day money-back guarantee reduces risk.

Where it falls short: The platform lacks full-length timed practice tests that simulate the real ACT experience, which is a significant gap for a speed-dependent exam. There is no live instruction component, and the study planning tools are basic compared to premium competitors. The ACT-specific content library is smaller than Magoosh's SAT or GRE offerings.

Best for: Budget-conscious students who learn well from video instruction and want structured ACT prep without a large financial commitment. At $129 USD, it is one of the most affordable comprehensive ACT courses available. Students targeting 30+ should consider supplementing with official ACT practice tests for timing practice. For more intensive preparation, see Wizeprep ACT Elite 33 or Kaplan ACT.

See our ACT prep course rankings and our ACT Science Strategy Guide for section-specific tips.