<p>English: 29
Math: 28 (also didn't finish)
Reading: 28 ( Would have been higher if I finished...I got an 18/12)
Science: 22 (Ouch...yes I tanked science..)</p>
<p>I didn't finish reading, science or math..it was my first time!</p>
<p>I can take it a possible 3 more times...any suggestions? I know this is definately in the bottom 15% probably of admited applicants. I have a great GPA, Rank, EC's...how much will this affect chances? Could it keep me out of Pomona? I'm a junior so i have time to work on it.</p>
<p>Is it possible to get this up to 30 w/ some hard work?</p>
<p>Actually at my School (IB School) Average scores are usually around 30-32. That is only for IB Candidates, but that is who I'm comparing myself against. So yes, I did below average for my school. And considering I'm in the top 10 in my class, I probably should have done better. Is it possible to improve my score up to 30?</p>
<p>Oh and I should add that my teacher suggested that I get a tutor for ACT because of my "disappointing" score. I'm thinking that my IB Class is just very competitive...but it isn't that great either.</p>
<p>That's really not that bad for a first score. What did you do to prep? I wouldn't freak out just yet. Get two books -- the real ACT book and Cracking the ACT -- and I'd bet your score would improve.</p>
<p>Uhh... it isn't a bad score (actually rather good) but if you want Pomona, it is. I havent taken the ACT but it would help to buy the prep books/courses if you so wish. Also, try your hand at the SAT. Good luck, and shame on you who comment that he's looking for a self esteem boost.</p>
<p>whats wrong with him wanting to improve? it doesnt show low sef esteem but rather high. he knows he can do better and wants to whats rong with tthat?</p>
<p>We never said there was something wrong with that. They way he said that it was a horrible score or that he bombed it when it's obvioulsy not and when he did not "bomb" it, is what's wrong.</p>
<p>I know exactly how you feel man. When I first took the ACT i pulled a 25 as I didn't finish a single section and got destroyed by reading. I just suggest taking a few practice tests and timing yourself with a stopwatch for each section. I did this and increased my score to a 30 with not a lot of work.</p>
<p>However, I still did poorly on reading because i just can't read that damn fast. If this is the case for you, i highly suggest the SAT. The SAT was much easier (time-wise) for me and I pulled the equivalent of a 32 on the SAT (M+CR). Good luck.</p>
<p>ill be taking a fee act at the pirnceton review on april 28th. hopefully this will tell me how i will do and what to study. also what books are recoomeneded?</p>