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<p>I took 2 practice tests:</p>

<p>One was from petersons and the other one was from the online ACT course.</p>

<p>I've been reviewing the English section lately, so I haven't practiced on the other sections.</p>

<p>Practice ACT 1(Petersons): </p>

<p>Composite: 27(26.75)</p>

<p>English 20
Math 28
Reading 31
Science 28</p>

<p>Practice ACT 2(ACT online course by ACT):</p>

<p>Composite: 26(25.5)</p>

<p>English 23
Math 27
Reading 27
Science 25</p>

<p>Why are there 2-3 point differences? Why did my reading score go down 4 points?</p>

<p>Are there any things that I could do to improve my score?</p>

<p>I'm barely reviewing the English section on the PR book. I haven't reached rhetoric yet.</p>

<p>I'm using the PR book and I order the Real ACT book already.</p>

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<p>I guess some of the practice tests are harder than others. Like, I heard that Barron's practice tests are harder than the other ones.
As for tips, I recommend using Barron's ACT. Some people that use said it was difficult, but if you master it, then you'll do better.</p>

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<p>It's very true that some of the practice tests are harder than others, especially when they come from different test-prep companies. With that said, the most accurate way to track your improvement would be to stick to one test-prep company at a time. For example, if you take a Kaplan practice ACT, try to take another Kaplan one to get a better sense of how much you are improving. Switching around does not allow you to compare as easily.</p>

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<p>buy Barron's ACT also and work through it religiously and your score should go up. the most important thing is practice.</p>