<p>Okay, I know there's a million threads like this, but I was hoping to gain new insight about the ACT...if there are any tips, tricks, or any ways to just advance my score...not only just taking practice tests (which I know to do and well) but also other methods-if there are others. I hope I am making at least a little bit of sense right now.</p>
<p>I took in December and will retake Feb 7 so my mission starts now and ends with that test, so I'll take all the help I can get. I just bought the red ACT book.</p>
<p>Anyways, in December I got
C: 33
E: 35
M: 32
R: 34
S: 31</p>
<p>Reading I was only one question away from a 36 (I THINK) so I should be fine with just a little practice; same goes for English-a little practice could ensure that I could raise it. So yes, I'm saying I hope to raise english and reading to 36's--which seems entirely possible with my December scores.</p>
<p>Math, I have heard is easiest to read...Believe it or not, my worst sub-score was Elem. Algebra and Pre-Algebra (or whatever its called). Is there any method besides pure practice; are there any formula, types of problems I should be sure to go over.</p>
<p>Science...well, Conflicting Hypothesis I found easiest, since I'm more of a reading/english person. I have the most trouble with time here (2nd most with math) and I was wondering any tips...Usually I go straight to the questions. So once again, any methods besides pure practice (in attempts to be perfect).</p>
<p>So, if you read all this, hopefully you will post and help guide me to a score of 35 (or the lucky-and doubtful-36!). Thanks again, sorry for the repetitiveness of the thread.</p>
<p>My only comment is since you already made a 33, trying to improve your score to a 35 will definitely be a lot harder than you think. Yeah, i know, people raise their scores by like 5 or 6 points from like 25 to 30 or 31. but really, their scores were low enough that they had room for improvement, your scores leave little room for improvement. I suggest you get full length practice tests and starting doing them before feb testing date and just practice. Though you think u only missed one and getting a 36 next time in one subject is easy, it's really not =P</p>
<p>I made a 29 on my first ACT and this december, i just made a 34. Im not trying to be mean or anything but i just want you to know the higher ur score, the harder it is to raise it =D</p>
<p>I also scored a 33 the first time i took it, another 33 the second time, and finally a 35 the third time.</p>
<p>Honestly, there's only so much you can do once you're that high. Luck becomes a bigger (but not the only) factor.</p>
<p>I did one practice test from the first 33 to the second 33, and I did not prep between my second 33 and the 35.</p>
<p>Just be very conscious about time with math. Pace yourself a lot. Make sure you always have more minutes left on the clock then questions to answer. I don't think any formula could really help you. All I can say is make sure you can answer the few trig questions quickly.</p>
<p>Your science score shows that you might benefit from a little practice. Maybe you can drill yourself several times until you can make it within the time limit.</p>
<p>I don't think you have much to do with english and reading...a +/- 2 point difference between the same sections in different tests would be normal.</p>
<p>Ok everyone, I obviously understand that it's harder to raise--hence me asking in the first place...And I know luck will be a factor, but yea I understand english/reading will just be how I do that test probably but science I feel like if I practice/follow tips I can hopefully raise. Plus, someone told me that math is easier to read because u can guess.
So, yes, I understand that at my level it will be higher to raise and that luck will be a factor and so basically....I guess I'll just do practice tests.
Thanks!</p>
<p>I would just concentrate on Real ACT match and science sections. The Elementary and Pre-Algebra will come back to you after you have seen several problems and reviewed the answers if you get them wrong. S only used the Real ACT book to study and got a 35 on math the first time. Science is just a matter of having enough time to get through the test without being rushed. Good luck to you ~ I bet you can pull it up with a little bit of math and science practice.</p>
<p>I would for sure do more science exams. Then, make sure you have all the other sections (esp Eng and Reading) in the bag, so don't totally disregard those sections, still do practice exams. </p>
<p>Thanks everyone for the help. I have now become skeptical of myself, of me being able to even raise my scores, let alone score the same. I'll just try to go into it with a confident, but not cocky attitude. And I'm gonna take three practice tests (at least). =)</p>
<p>Remember that it will come down very much to luck. I would focus on improving your math and science scores, as they still have room for improvement. As for the other sections, the difference between a 35 and 36 is so minute (pretty much 1 question) that it really comes down to luck on the day - hopefully you'll get decent questions combines with improved math and science scores. It'll be really tough, but hopefully it will be worth it.</p>
<p>I'm in the same position as you. I got a 33 in February and I'm trying for a 36, with at least a 35. I'm about to try the Barron's 36 book. It's written for people trying to do the same thing, so I'd recommend trying that out.</p>
<p>I'm in the same position as you. I got a 33 in February and I'm trying for a 36, with at least a 35. I'm about to try the Barron's 36 book. It's written for people trying to do the same thing, so I'd recommend trying that out.</p>
<p>So, I've taken two practice tests (out of 3) from the Red "Real ACT" book...</p>
<h1>1: c-34, 3-34 m-33, r-35, s-33</h1>
<h1>2: c-34, e-33,m-33, r-36, s-33</h1>
<p>Dec:c-33, e-35, m-32, r-34, s-31</p>
<p>So, I've been able to raise my math and science...and math I'm only missing 2-4 questions each time...so I feel like reviewing a few concepts (embarrassingly, some pre-algebra =/) and I can raise it.</p>
<p>But at this point, it'll will probably just have to do with luck on that day.</p>
<p>This is probably something you already know because you have some experience with the ACT, but just in case you didn't know, here's a little trick... all 5 of the answers on the Math section are listed in order from smallest to largest or largest to smallest, therefore if you can not instantaneously solve a problem, plug in the C answer, check it and then choose a higher or lower answer, unless C is correct of course
I've found success in this but I have the opposite problem as you
My 2nd and 3rd ACT's were identical with</p>
<p>English 30
Math 36
Reading 29 (ouch)
Science 34</p>
<p>This was frustrating because it was 1 point off of a composite of 33</p>
<p>yea, on the SAT (which I took first), the "backsolve" method can be employed only sometimes...starting with C, then hopefully figuring out which way to go.
BUt although I knew, I kind of forgot.
So thanks!</p>
<p>I wish I could help in reading...Idk...I read the entire passage and can usually remember most of the info...and go back on line references, of course. I'm sure you can raise it one measly point (if u r going to retake it)</p>
<p>Ya I still have another year yet so I think I'll take it in June and get a solid month of studying in after the AP Exams, also I think I'm going to get the Barron's book because it sounds like the best.</p>