<p>I took the ACT first on April 13, after urging from my parents (who were determined to get me to take the ACT after I already got a decent SAT score back and I'm in an SAT dominated area) and got a 29. (e: 31, m: 25, r: 32, s: 26) I didn't do any prep and I actually didn't even know there was a science section.. so, I'm just wondering if, in the two weeks or so until the June test, I will be able to raise my score by two points with some hardcore studying? Possible or no? Help would be appreciated :)</p>
<p>I am just wonder what is your SAT score. Also, it is a very bad idea to take any test without even going through a single practice test disregarding the reason you took the test. Just by getting familiar with the test format, you may be able to score 2 points higher already. If you are going to take the test again, prepare for it thoroughly and you can get much better than a 2 point increase.</p>
<p>1920! So again, like my 29… a bit below the average CC score. I was fine with a 1920, though–but I recently found out that getting a 31 (or a 2050) would make me eligible for the highest merit scholarship at my state school (full tuition), and I prefer raising my ACT over my SAT just 'cuz I prefer the ACT a lot more.</p>
<p>It seems your parent is right. Indeed, most school counselor would recommend trying both test (at least in practice) to see which one you can do better. Unless you have reached 2200+ or your personal limit (or after several attempts) in SAT, I don’t see why one would not try to aim higher to increase his/her chance for better schools or merit aid.</p>
<p>no, she’s right! both my parents know what they’re doing. i was just wondering if that two point jump was possible in these next two weeks…</p>
<p>^ That question has been answered already.</p>
<p>“Just by getting familiar with the test format, you may be able to score 2 points higher already. If you are going to take the test again, prepare for it thoroughly and you can get much better than a 2 point increase.”</p>
<p>i know. i WAS wondering. as in, i was not asking if my parents were right… i was wondering about the point jump. i never said they were wrong.</p>
<p>Clearly a 2 point bump is achievable based on what you’ve outlined. I can’t believe you didn’t get some direction as billcsho says before taking the test (although it won’t hurt you if you improve your score). My daughter took the Plan (practice ACT) in February completely blind. She scored a 30 and got a 25 on science. After 2 Compass sessions and about 6 practice tests she got a 33 (and improved the Science score from a 25 to 34). Basically she had no idea what to do on science and once she learned it was about Statistics than Science and how to take the test everything started to make sense. One question, just curious, why not skip the June test and spend the summer studying for the ACT (or bettering your SAT) and take the ACT in September?</p>
<p>What would you think is the best way to prepare for the ACT which is only a couple of weeks away? Has anyone used the ACT flashcards and what did they think?</p>
<p>Yay for you! Those are good English and Reading sub scores and luckily science is the easiest to bring up. I raised my score 4 points (27 to a 31). My sub scores were e-32 r-32 s-33 m-25. So you’re obviously good at English and Reading comp, the only thing you need to do for science is apply those skills. Think of it as comprehension. The answer is right in front of you, you just need to find it (there is little to no prior knowledge needed). I suggest buying a prep book, I used the Real ACT. It’s completely possible to raise it 2 points, my strategy was to just not think of it like a huge test. I thought of it almost like my state tests (which literally do not matter at all). I did my best, and if things didn’t work out then eh, whatever. </p>
<p>I don’t think you’ll have any problem with it!</p>
<p>(By the way, I do not recommend the flash cards-total waste of time and money)</p>
<p>Thank you guys! I’m taking the ACT in June because the September dates would not be ready in time for some of the schools I am applying to EA, as I’d prefer to not send 'em blind. Haha, I believe I’m retaking my SAT then, though… and send that to the schools that I am applying to regular decision. (I find the SAT to be harder too… so more study time would be good)</p>