<p>So, my goal for the December ACT is a 36 on the ACT. To accomplish this, I need 3 36's and one 35.
So, math, if I'm really careful can give me a 36.
I think I can get a 36 on reading and english if I concentrate hard enough. (however, there is always that one problem that gets me...the grammar problem that has 2 close answer choices) How can I distinguish between the right and the wrong?
Also, my worst part is science...got a 27 last time..is there anyway I can get 35, 36? I always run out of time..I don't read the passages and go straight to the questions but I still have no extra time to spare..Also, there is always a section with reading that stumps me..such as scientific method/methodology..any help/tips from people who scored 35 or 36 before? thanks!!</p>
<p>You only need 2 36's and 2 35's actually seeing a 35.5 = 36.s</p>
<p>Definitely do a lot of questions if you want to go from 27 to 35/36 in Science. That's not a small jump.</p>
<p>Well, you only need 2 36s and 2 35s ([36+36+35+35]/4=35.5 which rounds up to 36).</p>
<p>The only thing I did was checked out a couple of practice books. It boosted my E, M, and R scores. I can't really help you for science because it sounds like you have the right strategy, but are just aren't going fast enough. The only thing I found helpful is if you don't understand a question, don't agonize over. Move on. When I took the actual test, the next questions helped me understand it. Okay, I know I just said to use test books, but don't really use it for science too much. It seems like a hard test to imitate for publishers. I remember I first to the test cold when I was 16, and surprisingly (and happily) got a 35 for science. I decided to study for the test I took in October. I ALWAYS did terrible. I thought it was harder than the test I remember taking, the questions were confusing and just mucky, and maybe my test score was a fluke. I took the actual test again and I was right and the test books were wrong. I was able to get a grasp on all the question and scored well again. Long story short: use test books for other subjects and for pacing yourself for science and getting that "using later questions to understand previous questions" strategy.</p>
<p>I will say the science test is odd. I have seen only one or two other people have done extremely well besides me (I got 36S, 35C), while for most others have it several points below the other test. It seems 75% of people on here, it was the worst test, sometimes by a lot, costing them a 34 or 35 or even a perfect score.</p>
<p>Ok thanks! Yea, I'm doing practice tests from the Official ACT book..and I'm getting -3/-2 on average for the science...hopefully I can concentrate during the test and get a 35/36..any tips for concentration? the science part seems to be either really easy or really hard..weird.</p>
<p>I'm kinda in the same situation. Science is usually my lowest score (around 32-33). If I can pull that up, I think I may have a shot at 35+. I usually get 34-35s in practice tests now.</p>
<p>By the way, three 36s and one 34 works as well. That's how I did it! :)</p>
<p>Oh and practice practice practice, if you're having trouble w time.</p>
<p>haha buggles123456789, i wish i could have pulled off your feat for a 36. i got three 36's and a 33... :(</p>
<p>U also gotta hope all the sections are not too hard that date (i.e. not like the recent Dec test)</p>
<p>When the test is hard, isn't it hard for everybody?</p>
<p>yeah but i don’t think they curve it though. its preset from what i hear
and i hate the science sections. with that few questions getting a 36 can be luck based if you’re close</p>
<p>A 36 is just such a difficult accomplishment. I don’t think it is fair to quite set the bar that high for yourself, especially with a 27 Science. Try to take smaller steps. Maybe, work for a week at just practicing Science to get that 27 to a 30, then make smaller steps for the next week to get from 30-32, then 32-33, and eventually make your way into consistent 35s/36s.</p>
<p>I am terrible at Science, it is my worst. Math, English, and Reading I can get 31-33 on, but then I get to science, and on my first practice test, I got a 24 :P</p>
<p>Yeah, I agree with SLightManifesto. You want to practice and slowly increase your score. Don’t bet on increasing your score by 8 or 9 points right on the go. I would take it in small increments. But standardized tests aren’t unbeatable. Even the science can be studied. With studying, I managed to get 36 Writing and 36 Math. You’re lucky that you can process the reading (I didn’t do so well with that). With science, I would just decrease the time limit you have when you’re practicing and really crack down on understanding those graphs.</p>
<p>You can do just as well in admissions with a 33+. Don’t put so much emphasis on the ACT. Put more into other activities. The ACT is one test that will not matter at all after college admissions. So why waste hours of your life on it? The best thing to do is practice questions (don’t even bother reading those “strategies” in the prep-books, some may work but most are just generic overused strategies). You will actually begin to develop your own strategy in taking it as you go through practice questions. So don’t spend hours a day on it… It’s just not worth it.</p>
<p>A 36 is a realistic goal. If you can get a 32 in any section, then a 36 is within your reach in that section. Going from a 32 to 36 is often only 2 or 3 more correct answers in a section. Once you can get up to a 32, you need to come up to own strategies to improve speed and accuracy. You then need to practice your strategies on real ACT tests. To get a 36 you also need to get lucky and have every thing go perfectly. I managed to get a 36 composite using the official red book and Dissecting the ACT (now replace by DISSECTING THE ACT 2.0). I found this book particularly useful for science strategy.</p>
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<p>Also useful is a double shot espresso before the test to speed up you brain before the test.</p>
<p>A 36 definitely makes a huge difference for getting merit aid. If you have good class rank along with a 36 you can get a full ride at many excellent schools.</p>
<p>I really need a 36 as well. My class rank is 43/520 (top 8%), so I need a higher ACT score to compensate for the lower rank. Not that my rank is low, but if I want a good chance at either Northwestern or the University of Chicago, I need a 36.</p>
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<p>This is not true.</p>
<p>My current transcript is good, but not great.</p>
<p>3.92 GPA (4.0 is the highest possible at my school)
10 honors/AP courses
24 Composite ACT
43/520 Class Rank</p>
<p>I also have 40 hours of volunteer service at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and a year of work experience at a movie theater.</p>
<p>I believe I have the credentials to get into NU or University of Chicago. The only thing holding me back, in my opinion, is my ACT score.</p>
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<p>Yes, but you suggested that with a 35, you would have no chance. The difference between a 35 and a 36 is minor.</p>