Jim Giovannini has been an educator and entrepreneur his entire life. Today he is recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts in ACT and SAT test preparation. Each year, his companies, Academic Tutoring and ACT/SAT Success, serve thousands of families and dozens of school districts. He is a nationally published author with Barron’s Educational Series and has served as the president and Executive Director of the Education Industry Association. Through his test prep programs, Mr. Giovannini helps build skills and scores for all students – leading to increased college admission choices and better scholarship opportunities for all.

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.