<p>Hey!</p>
<p>I am applying to top-tier colleges, so I want my scores to be top-notch. I did amazingly on the ACTs, except for science:
English: 36
Math: 35
Reading: 33
Science: 25</p>
<p>I first thought this was due to loosing focus towards the end of the test, but even after taking science practice tests every day, I can never get above a 30. Does anyone have any tips regarding the science test before I retake it on Saturday?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I think I can relate to you - I’ve gotten SO SICK of taken practice tests everyday- ESPECIALLY SCIENCE, so I’m not taking any more science tests till the real test Saturday. Good Luck!</p>
<p>oak, I have the SAME problem.
I got a 27 in my science section and a 34+ on all other sections!
But on the September ACT, I got a 31 because when I practiced I gave myself 10 minutes less time to take it. It really helped my time management. You should try that.</p>
<p>Best Tips?</p>
<p>There are three types of passages for the Science ACT: One in which you can pass by without reading the information, and the other in which reading the passages will help you. </p>
<p>How do you know which passage is each? </p>
<p>The passages with 5 sections are the ones you do not have to read
The passages with 6 or 7 sections are the ones that reading the section will extremely help you</p>
<p>There are three passages with 5 questions, three passages with 6 questions, and one passage with 7 questions. </p>
<p>The passage with 7 questions is conflicting viewpoint, which is VERY similar to the reading section but with less content to remember. </p>
<p>If you can get all the Data Representation questions right (Passages in which you do not have to read and are 5 questions) + every question right for the conflicting viewpoint, you are looking at 22/40 with still 3 passages left. </p>
<p>Suppose you miss one on each passage with 6 questions, you are still getting a 37/40, which in most scenarios will be a 30-33. </p>
<p>Time Management is big on the Science Portion</p>
<p>The passages with 5 questions should take you 3-4 minutes
The passages with 6 questions should take you 5-6 minutes
The passages with 7 questions should take you 5-6 minutes</p>