<p>I took the ACT in april and got a 32 composite: 35 english, 34 math, 30 reading, and 28 science</p>
<p>I studied a lot for this ACT and was disappointed with my 28. I am now aiming for a 34 composite and that can be done if I bring my science up to a 33+. </p>
<p>I already know most of the basic tricks like do the 5 question passages first, then the 6 question and the conflicting viewpoints last and to just skip the intro and other basic things .</p>
<p>I have already done many science practice tests but have seen no improvement. But I now am focusing this whole summer on just science </p>
<p>How do you guys study for science?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>There is an 8-part YouTube series that really helped me. Literally my science score went up by 5 points after putting into practice some of his tips. My score was not nearly as good as yours though. I would be thrilled with a 28 in science. The videos might help though. [ACT</a> Test Prep - Science - YouTube](<a href=“ACT Test Prep - Science - YouTube”>ACT Test Prep - Science - YouTube)</p>
<p>Just be more careful. D. said that there is no science in the science section, it is just a slower reading. She prep. only math section, did not prep. any others, there is nothing to prep. I cannot believe that somebody who got a 30 in Reading, got only 28 in science. Just be more careful answering questions. D’s Reading was only 28, but science was 34 (no preparation at all for either, we knew that she would score low in reading, so she prep. math to compensate and it worked). D. also had 35 in English, so I imagine that she was pretty much at your level for the ACT. She took test one time.</p>
<p>My son got a 35 in science…his tip is to always look at the graphs/data first and then read and answer the questions. Most do the reverse and there is always one answer that seems like it is right but it isn’t. Barrons makes an excellent ACT prep book for just Math & Science for $15 which is very helpful.</p>
<p>I disagree with the above comment advocating the Barron’s M&S book. I find that it is adequate for the Math, but the Science showcases a painfully extreme degree of difficulty.</p>
<p>This may be a little late to respond but I’ll just do it anyways just in case. Science is really all about timing. All the information is in there, but you’re just given barely any time to find it. I miraculously got a 36 on that section and I did so by sticking to the timer. Try to give yourself, for each passage, one minute less than the number of questions (ex: if there are six questions, allow yourself five minutes). Before looking at the questions, I quickly skim the graphs and paragraphs so that I have a rough gauge of where I can refer to for what information. But skim very quickly. Then go through the questions one by one, looking back in the passages for the same words/information. I personally feel like science is more strategy than any true reflection on intellectual abilities, but thats just me. Sorry so late, but hope this somewhat helps!</p>