<p>Okay, I know similar threads have been posted quite a few times and most of you will inevitably tell me "You still have lots of time, it's a fine score, you'll be fine, you're being stupid" etc etc. But truly is a 28 on the ACT (no writing) in 8th grade a good score? I hope to have a 35 or 36 and be done with it sophomore year, if possible.</p>
<p>I did one whole BIG book in preparation for the ACT in (I think) February. It was like the 1,296 questions book. I just did it myself and checked my answers; no one taught me or anything like that. So I took the ACT and got a 28; my scores were (I think; I kinda forgot a little) 28 on English, 26 on math, 25 on science, 32 on reading. Something like that. Anyway, from what I remember when taking the test, on math and science, I had literally NO time to finish exactly 10 questions so I filled in random bubbles for those. I barely finished English and Reading on time. For math, it wasn't too hard but I just needed a lot of time to think each question over. And the last 10 questions looked VERY hard after glancing over them, but I didn't even attempt them because of time. On science, it was very strange (that's my worst one according to my practice tests) and I guess I just didn't have time for the last 10 questions. I was surprised I got that score on Reading because in my high school placement exam, reading comprehension was by far my worst test score! I thought I would've gotten higher on English...By the way, for some reason, I didn't ever time myself while doing the practice tests/questions, I just did them at my own pace; I wasn't prepared for the limited amount of time. Anyway, in the future, I plan to take some program to boost my ACT score so hopefully that will improve my score...so FINALLY my question is, what score would be a realistic goal for me by sophomore or junior year in high school? I am taking Algebra 1 right now; I haven't learned everything on the math section but will be soon.</p>
<p>Any comments are helpful! Please don't just respond "Don't worry!"...Thanks!</p>
<p>28 is great man, I got a 27 for the DUKE TIP, back in 7th grade but getting a 35 or 36 in your sophomore year is rather difficult juggling class work and extra curriculars. If you are taking Algebra I, then in 9th your take Geometry, 10th grade will be Algebra II, 11th grade is AP Stats or Pre Calc. You need PreCalc to take the Math ACT. I got a 35 in the math section last year AFTER finishing Pre Calc. Your reading is amazing, I got a 30 and Iam a Junior. 28 on English is not too shabby, just bump it to 30 since you seem like you could do better based on your reading score. Science again is good for an 8t grade but Science is mainly reading and graphs. So you should bump it up in your high school career.</p>
<p>A 28 on the ACT is very good for an 8th grader! (Many HS students would like to have that score.) If you took the ACT thru Duke TIP or a similar talent search, you may qualify for a national award. Check with your talent search program to see if you qualify. Also be sure to share your scores with your guidance counselor at school and your teachers. They will not view this as bragging and they can talk with you about ways to continue on this excellent trajectory.</p>
<p>When you get to high school, see if you can take the PLAN (pre-ACT) as a freshman, even though it is a “Fall of Soph year” test. Your PLAN results will give you an estimate of how you’ll do on the ACT as a Jr, though I’ve read that those estimates can be a bit low. Also, if you take the PLAN as a Frosh, your estimated ACT scores will be lower, anyway, because the test is designed for Sophs.</p>
<p>Continue what you’re doing - work thru ACT practice problems & check your answers to ID any areas in which you trend weakest. You can also take free practice ACTs offered at community centers in your area + apply yourself at school and enjoy life. You’re obviously a top-notch student and those scores bode well for an even stronger ACT result when you’re a bit older - but I can’t estimate that score for you. Also be sure to read up on how to take the test. On the ACT, for example, I believe there is no guessing penalty. So you can bubble in “B” in the last minute of the test on those problems you have not yet reached. </p>