Hi all,
I took the time to take the ACTs in December and my scores came out yesterday. I scored a 30C.
E: 33
M:30
R:31
S:24
I just really need some tips on how I can raise my science score. It really is horrendous to find that I am scoring this low. This was my first time taking it and this was after I had studied for 3 weeks before the test. Is it possible to jump my score from a 30 to 34??? I am a junior in high school and am planning to attend some high caliber schools in the future. Please no toxic comments, just need information.
The science score may not impact that much. It is known to be unreliable and to simply add error to the composite. Given regression to the mean, your science score is likely to rise if you take it again. It is not about science per se but about being able to quickly read charts and grafts. Some schools superscore so it is worth taking once more but not making a career out of it since your composite is in the 30 or above category already.
Take A LOT of practice science sections. After about 10 full length science sections I went from 24/25’s to consistently getting 27-29. On the december ACT I got a 29 on Science