<p>So I took the ACT for the first time in April with a composite of 32.
English:35
Math:31
Reading:32
Science:28 </p>
<p>I signed up for the June ACT without realizing that I will only have a week to study after AP tests and finals. So now, I'm wondering is it possible to reach my goal of 34 by studying extra hard this week? And any tips for studying, specifically for math and science?</p>
<p>i think a 34 is definitly within reach. Your english seems proficient and reading can be an oddball. If you can score 35 in English with a 34+ in reading, you would only need to score 33’s in the other sections.</p>
<p>The key to improving science is working through multiple tests and figuring out the best way you can tackle the questions, it’s different for everyone.</p>
<p>For math, it’s more about reviewing key concepts from alg/geometry/alg 2. </p>
<p>YOU CAN DO IT</p>
<p>(I scored a 33 first time and am aiming for a 35, I’ve only been studying for 3 days and my practice test scores have seen noticible improvement, mainly reading which I have consistently missed 0 or 1 questins in, as opposed to the 4 tat I missed when I took the actual act, My math score has also significantly improved with slight review, (I missed 9 on the actual act) and now I have been scoring perfects.</p>
<p>It can be done. I got a 33 on the last one, and am going for a 34 or 35 on the test this Saturday. I only started studying yesterday, but I feel confident. Just keep taking full practice tests, as well as practices for the sections that you struggle in. Get a lot of sleep, and be confident on the test day, and a 34 is definitely possible.</p>
<p>For Math, it is a matter of knowing your content. But, if you are going to start plugging answers into the problem, always start with the middle answer, then adjust up or down if that is not right. This saves time, and gives your time when it is latter necessary to have it. For science, what I have done is doing the three 5 question passages first, then doing the three 6 question passages, with the 7 question passage last. That way, you do the easy passages first, and move onto the harder ones.</p>
<p>Thanks guys! I’ll try those strategies.</p>
<p>Yes, it is possible. My D went from a 33 to a 35. She made a 27 in science the first time and a 36 the second time. The key is in understanding that the science section doesn’t test your knowledge of science, but rather your ability to read and interpret graphs and charts, and then practicing doing so.</p>