<p>This is CC and many of us found it difficult; it makes me wonder what the underachievers (no offense) thought of the June ACT? It must have been rocket science for them.</p>
<p>@Mrsoccer1448 If I did receive a 35, then I’d smash my monitor just out of pure happiness.</p>
<p>@Stanford If I got a 35, I would run around my house yelling for a whole day. I am one of those achievers by the way. And no, it wasn’t rocket science. But yes, I thought it was just as difficult as everyone else did</p>
<p>I’m aiming for a 28, so I might be called an “underachiever” by some of you hahaha. I thought it wasn’t too bad except for Science, which is probably going to bring my comp. score down. Math was fine until maybe question 40, and English and Reading were very easy. It was my first time though, so I have nothing but practice tests to compare it to.</p>
<p>It was my first time taking it but it felt much harder than the red book tests. I’m also hoping for a lenient curve, but even so I probably won’t reach my 30+ goal. :(</p>
<p>Why would ACT make it so damn difficult?</p>
<p>@iRH3TT, It was WAY harder than any of the red book tests.</p>
<p>@677sam Yeah, for the U of I, i think that’s a good aim for us.
I got that in April, so i’m hoping maybe 1-2 point improvement.</p>
<p>can someone explain how the curve affects the score? i’m kinda confused on that…</p>
<p>By curve we mean how many questions per section until a point is taken off (it differs from test to test).
Ex: on a June test -1 could result in a Science score of 36 but on a September test -1 could result in a 35.</p>
<p>good luck to you all! so nervous about these scores. I got a 31 on the April one, but was getting consistent 33’s in the Red Book. But as everyone has said, this one was really tough. Usually I’m very solid on math, but I’m very worried about it. I’d be really happy with a 32, ecstatic with a 33.</p>
<p>@iRH3TT-oh! ok haha thank you. that makes sense…</p>
<p>Good luck, everyone!</p>
<p>I think I did very well in everything, except for the Science. I took AP chem, AP bio, anat&phy honors, chem honors and bio honors. </p>
<p>This was the first time I actually had to go “Havn’t used a B in awhile” around 5 questions. I’m hoping for a verrry generous science curve. =/</p>
<p>Yeah, GOOD LUCK amigos.</p>
<p>Hoping for a generous curve on all the damn sections!</p>
<p>@fridac2
I’m not sure about my major but I’m considering Molecular and Cellular Biology, since it would satisfy pretty most all the requirements for pre-med, and med-school is my ultimate goal. Yeah, 28 or above is fine for U of I. My friend has a 28 and he got into UIC, Fordham, Loyola, Depaul, and a couple other good schools. I don’t think he applied to U of I in Champagne.</p>
<p>@Mathisfun111
Hahaha I did the same thing near the end. I hate it because I’m usually a great tester. Not doing well hurts =( But We’ll see when I get my results. Worst case Scenario I get a 22 on Science if the curve is harsh.</p>
<p>What would be a good score for Stanford? (I’m a URM).</p>
<p>Thank you for your words of wisdom. It is hard in today’s world not to get caught up in all the hype. Sometimes I read the posting on this board and feel so inferior. Getting into an Ivy isn’t even something he dreams about. He would never measure up to the thousand of "perfect"applicants for those schools. He’d be better off spending his application money on a lottery ticket at the local liquor store.</p>
<p>Your idea of showing him the money consequences of a higher GPA is great. Money does motivate him. </p>
<p>And he’s being recruited by some smaller colleges already. This is an ego boast for him. But he certainly isn’t a blue chip athlete. Not big enough. Most of the college coaches are telling him, “get in the door, and we’ll get you to the floor.” </p>
<p>So when you were getting ready to apply for colleges a while back, did you spend your time on “football kicking blogs” trying to determine your best strategy for getting into a good school? Almost sounds absurd doesn’t it.</p>
<p>Do admissions officers know how much time parents spend trying to develop a successful customized strategy for their kid? </p>
<p>I just ordered the book CRAZY U and am looking forward to reading it. Maybe I’ll find some solace in knowing I’m not all that off beat.</p>
<p>^^ I would like to know that answer too(I’m a URM)</p>
<p>for URM’s and Stanford, I’m guessing anywhere 30 or 31+ would be fantastic</p>
<p>^ Mother of god I got a 29 in April.</p>
<p>@677sam, yeah I’m either going into something like molecular biology or CS, like my dad wants, but i would need around a 32 for that.
I’m also an URM, that might help.
Would you be allowed to go in to general studies if for whatever reason you didn’t make it?
I don’t think I would be allowed to.</p>
<p>You’re in good shape then. and as long as other parts of your application stand out, you’re chances are really up there!</p>