<p>So this summer has been ridiculously busy for me. College tours, fundraisers, and soccer have essentially relieved me of any homework or ACT preparation. However, with 12 days left, I feel as if I need to polish what I already know.</p>
<p>I've taken the ACT twice and disappointed myself both times. A 27 rounded out my first score before I improved to a 29. Those scores, in my opinion, aren't good enough and don't accurately depict my capabilities. </p>
<p>So my question is how I should study for this September test. How many practice tests per day should I take? What should I focus on while taking them?</p>
<p>Also, don’t give up when you get frustrated with practice tests. Often times, your score will not improve(25,26,27…etc) instantly. One practice test you may get a 30, the next you jump back to the 20s.</p>
<p>My target score is 31. I feel as if I can improve by two points, as I scored a 25 on the reading section after I focused too hard on one section in the June test. If I can raise that score by 4 points to a 29, I would have had a 31. </p>
<p>So I guess I just need to polish things up and get back into the test taking mode.</p>
<p>Do practice tests. Space them out though. Do the sections that you tend to do the worst on first. Then, do the ones that you are good at as more of a confidence booster after. I know many people may not agree with this way, but it will get your confidence up for the real ACT in a few days. Confidence can get you a long way on these tests.</p>