<p>I took the ACT a couple months ago for the first time and surprised myself with a 32. That said, I would like to improve this score a couple points for obvious reasons. I bought a practice workbook and have been slowly working through it in preparation for my next ACT in April, but the results aren't what I expected. I can't seem to get over a 28-29 in the practice workbook for some reason. So my questions are: are these workbooks harder than the actual tests? How likely is it that I just got lucky on enough questions to raise my grade 3-4 points higher than it should have been? Or are these lower practice scores most likely due to the lack of pressure and/or doing them in a relaxed environment (like the recliner in my living room). Any feedback is appreciated</p>
<p>It could be partly due to the lack of pressure.
When you practice at home, you’re more likely to make silly mistakes (well, for me, this is the case).</p>
<p>BTW, it depends on which workbook you use. For example, when I used PR 1296’s Reading, I constantly got 32-33; however, when I tried to Real ACT Prep, I got 35-36.</p>
<p>If you’re using Barron’s, it’s not surprising that you’re getting a lower score.</p>
<p>It is ok, good ACT scores really mean nothing and you should focus more on better extracurriculars.</p>
<p>^lololololololololoooool</p>
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<p>Unless you’re trying for a scholarship at a decent college.</p>
<p>“Good ACT scores really mean nothing?” I can’t figure out if that’s supposed to be a joke or not.</p>
<p>Personally, I would take the 32 instead of driving myself nuts trying to improve my score by a point or two. That’s a really good score!</p>