<p>I am currently a sophomore and scored a 26 on the April 2013 ACT.
Math: 24
English: 24
Reading: 28
Science: 28</p>
<p>I have completed these classes:
Math: Algebra 1, geometry, and algebra 2
English: 9th grade English and 10th grade English
Science: Physical science, biology, and chemistry </p>
<p>I am a straight A student and have a 4.512 cumulative GPA.</p>
<p>My schedule as it stands for next year:
AP Chem
Trigonometry
Pre calculus
English 11
Contemporary studies
Physics
Spanish 1</p>
<p>Could you predict my composite and each subscore by the end of my junior year?</p>
<p>You cant just predict your score based on your classes next year. It all depends on how much you prepare for the next ACT. GPA and course load are not directly related to ACT scores.</p>
<p>No one can truly “predict” your scores because there are so many influencing factors between now and then. Your thinking/ writing skills could change based on the classes you have and their difficulty. You could take an online class, use a study guide, or take an ACT class which would move your score. Anything can happen. Just assume you will do better as you get older and smarter.</p>
<p>Having taken pre-cal and trig, contrary to what ACT says, really helps in the math section. It develops a more analytic mind than algebra II requires.</p>
<p>English classes won’t help on the test. It is best to get some prep books (I suggest Barron’s ACT 36) and just become familiar with formal English grammar and structure.</p>
<p>Physics and AP Chem will help substantially in the science portion of the exam. I have noticed that being exposed to different types of science experiments helps in the exam. For example, I took AP Chem this year, and the arguing scientist passage from April 2013 was all AP Chem, the kinetic molecular theory of gases. I will say this, having not taken AP Biology puts you at a slight disadvantage compared to someone who took it. Nonetheless, you should perform well on the exam next year.</p>
<p>I predict you will get a 29-33 composite score this time next year.</p>
<p>Whatever you do, do NOT take an ACT prep class or get an ACT tutor. It is a complete waste of time. Learning comes from you learning your strengths and weaknesses by yourself.</p>
<p>Thanks! Out of curiosity, what is your score history?</p>
<p>Thanks! Out of curiosity, what is your score history?</p>
<p>Precal will definitely help you. Plus, the April 2013 ACT was RIDICULOUS compared to the practice tests I’ve taken. You’ll probably do better on the next one if its not as difficult as that one. Precal will definitely help (trig identities and knowledge of the unit circle will help you on the last few questions of the ACT math exam).</p>
<p>I disagree. I paid for the Kaplan ACT course and simply going over the pre-calculus that I’d forgotten helped. Also, taking all the practice tests in a setting other than my house or local bookstore with people I didn’t know helped me get into the mood and got me more comfortable with the settings on the actually test day. Taking the practice tests also helped me practice dividing my time up between the questions on each section. My scores ranged from 26-27 each practice test and I got a 30 Comp on my first official time. Then a 31 the second time.</p>
<p>Not saying you should disregard the poster above me. It’s just my personal opinion. ONLY self studying doesn’t work for everyone.</p>
<p>You should be able to get at least 10% higher score next year. However, it seems your course load is pretty weak. No AP yet and only 1 for junior. If you are a straight A student, you should definitely increase your work load. Otherwise, you are hurting your opportunity.</p>
<p>@funsizedjas I totally agree with what you’re saying. But wouldn’t you agree in saying that learning how to use a unit circle and trigonometric identities in an actual precal class would aid in preparing you for related questions on the actual ACT?</p>
<p>Probably like a 28 if you don’t study, a 30-31 if you do.</p>
<p>Like others said, you can’t really predict your ACT score. Just do some practice tests along the way and you should really try to finish taking the ACT by the end of your junior year. I know a person who didn’t start taking the act until towards the end of their junior year and he finally got a score he was happy with in February of his senior year. By the time he got his score (he was trying to apply for a scholarship program) it was already way past the deadline.</p>
<p>@relativelysmart sorry when I said “the poster above me” I was referring to Likeasir. I agree with what you’re saying!</p>
<p>Wow weird course selection… My school does 8 periods and next year I’m taking AP Bio, AP enviro, AP English 3, AP Calc AB, APUSH, Hn Spanish 3, Hn Med Sci 2… I’m trying to get 36 on science and math do I can relax on reading and English because those are my worst subjects… P- Act said I would get around a 28-32 but I need a 33 to get into WashU? I got a 19/32 on p-act English. Do I have a shot at 30/36 for enlgish??? I’m Asian and I study a **** load… Pretty much…</p>
<p>I got a 20 on my PLAN English and just got a 35 on the April ACT. I also barely studied. So the improvement is possible.</p>
<p>:) thanks! Hopefully y I can get around. 30-32</p>
<p>I’d predict a 30, but that’s a speculative prediction, they’re hard to predict!</p>
<p>I’ve gone through some english standardized tests and they were so easy to me… Hopefully I do well</p>