<p>I didn't see a thread for this, so I figured I'd make one. Obviously, it's a little late (just a little ;))to discuss how you are preparing, but I figured that come tomorrow, we'll all want to discuss. </p>
<p>So, feel free to discuss here, plus, if anyone wants to post any last minute tips, go right ahead!</p>
<p>Post your form, questions, overall feeling of the test, and predicted score/curve.
Good luck everyone!</p>
<p>does anyone have an idea what the essay prompt will be on writing???</p>
<p>the science section was so damn different from the official ACT test prep. i’ve not seen such a difficult section even in barrons.</p>
<p>I thought science section was quite easy… No wordy passages. You just had to interpret the graphs,diagrams and tables except 2 question which required you to have background knowledge.</p>
<p>what did you have to know for the background knowledge questions</p>
<p>ACT science was pretty different this time. You all will know it when you’ll take the test. 
May be not if you’ll get a different set. I used to get at least a 33 in all of the tests in the REAL ACT prep book and the official booklets issued by the ACT. I’m not hoping even for a 30 this time. :(</p>
<p>My D’s test center closed today because of snow storm. Local centers too. Now they need to re-schedule ACT. Not sure when since NY was not offering a Feb. test. Over thirty centers closed in US. Anyone get new date yet?</p>
<p>My daughters test center is open and we have bad weather today. Last night I called ACT and was told that it is up to the individual test centers to choose the make up date and they like to do it quickly. ACT will be sending out emails about the new dates. </p>
<p>I can’t imagine that today’s test will be so much different than other ACTs given over the past year or two.</p>
<p>How do people know that the science section was harder/different? It’s 8 am … or 9 am on the East coast.</p>
<p>Exactly, TLCmom…I just sent Smoky a PM but he went offline. I don’t understand how they know.</p>
<p>OHHH maybe International?</p>
<p>True^^^^^^</p>
<p>I wondered the same thing. Maybe they are international- wouldn’t they get a different test?</p>
<p>Like I said, I can’t imagine that today’s test is going to be totally different than what we have seen in the past year or two.</p>
<p>Well I was sure hoping the myth that the Dec test is the easiest one was true lol My daughter said “oh yeah he will do well this is the ‘football player’ test” lol I dont think that is true, but one can hope lol</p>
<p>tlc - I’m with you, hoping it is an easier test, but I’ve also heard the opposite that Dec. is more difficult! :(</p>
<p>Also in the snow zone here, but test is on! Better than having to reschedule!! I also spoke with ACT last night and they said they try to reschedule the following week, but the schools/proctors, etc. have to be available.</p>
<p>I think internationals have a different test, but I would think the format would be the same.</p>
<p>I honestly dont think there is one test that is easier or harder than another. I think they are probably all pretty equal in difficulty. Sorry about the weather there!! It is 65 and sunny here right now, but I have heard it will be raining later and another cold front coming down tomorrow. </p>
<p>I am going to try to find out if Int’l test is a different one.</p>
<p>Test difficulty doesn’t really matter for scoring purposes due to curves, but psychologically it messes with the kids and could affect how they test.</p>
<p>ACT has an online chat for questions if you want an official answer to the Int’l test question.</p>
<p>@Student4ever- "
ACT has an online chat for questions if you want an official answer to the Int’l test question.""
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Can you please give the link?</p>
<p>Here’s the link, but note the availability:
[Chat</a> | ACT Student](<a href=“http://www.act.org/studentforms/chat.html]Chat”>http://www.act.org/studentforms/chat.html)
Available Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, Central Time</p>
<p>You can call though bc on test days ACT does answer calls - 319.337.1270 At least, that is the one I called last night and ACT said I could call it in the morning regarding closings if I didn’t see it online.</p>