<p>I am prepping for the ACT in February, and know for a fact that taking practice tests helps boost your score. I've been told that taking the tests under timed conditions is best, but I really have to wonder whether that's the best method or not. </p>
<p>While experiencing the ACT in its true light is a good idea, for those who have taken the test multiple times this is unnecessary. Cramming prep into test-length blocks makes no sense when the brain is much better at remembering things during a short block of time. Has anyone considered setting up an ACT prep schedule where you only study for 10-15 minutes per day? You might do 20 or so English questions, 15 math questions, or a section from the science or reading section, being sure to rotate everyday and stay on schedule. </p>
<p>I came up with this idea because when you take a full ACT practice test or just a practice section, you do so many questions it's harder to remember individual question types, and mistakes you make. If you do ACT prep in short blocks, you would get a chance to focus on questions you missed more, especially if you only miss one or two questions.</p>
<p>I have around a dozen old ACT tests laying around and will try this out. What do you guys think? I made a 29 my sophomore year, and now that I'm a junior, I want to get my score above 30, preferably higher.</p>