<p>So I signed up for the ACTs and my test is in Septemeber. Ive been studying the real ACT study book here and there and I know i should start being serious and study for this. For those that took the ACTs is it difficult? Is it hard to get a 26 composite score? And is it way easier than the SATs?</p>
<p>Good job doing it in Sept (the curve is much nicer then) </p>
<p>You have the Real ACT red book that’s great. Is a 26 hard? you tell me. Take a practice test under real conditions and test yourself on how you do. </p>
<p>Compared to the SAT (i’ll assume you’ve taken it)</p>
<p>English/Reading: MUCH MUCH MUCH more straight forward. The level of reading in these two sections is 8th-9th grade. You must learn the rules for english, and be able to read both fast/effectively for reading. TIME is your enemy for the ACT. Not difficulty. </p>
<p>Math: The concepts on the Math ACT are more difficult. (Trig, harder Alg2) But again is much much more straight forward. Practice. (don’t do Red book # 1) i got a 32. I max out at 27 on the real ones. </p>
<p>Science: Practice makes perfect. Many students panic when they see very complex graphs and very detailed explanations. Don’t be. Apart from Competing scientists the entire test (33/40) is reading graphs. You don’t need outside info (though it might help) (knowing PH 1-6 acid, 7 neutral, 8-12 base) just one example. </p>
<p>^^^^ PRACTICE! When you get questions wrong read the explanation. And if you don’t know the concept relearn it. I got a 28 ALL three times i took it. )= practice otherwise you’ll flat-line.</p>