<p>I'm currently a sophomore and I just got my PLAN results back and I scored exceptionally high, so I was wondering, how accurately do PLAN scores predict ACT scores? In addition, if you score extremely high on the PLAN without any prep whatsoever, how much preparation would be recommended before taking the ACT? Thanks!</p>
<p>In my experience, ACT scores came out to be much higher than PLAN. I got a 21 on PLAN and a 32 ACT. This is mostly from learning in high school and taking some practice tests. So I would recommend just taking challenging classes and taking some practice tests the month before the ACT. You will definitely get at least what you got on the PLAN.</p>
<p>I was predicted to get between a 26-30 on PLAN, but I got a 32 on the ACT on my first try as a junior :).
I also know a kid who got a 31 PLAN, got a 32 ACT first time.</p>
<p>I studied a lot of practice tests to help prepare. It varies, but if you study you will probably go up.</p>
<p>I forgot what score I got, but I was in the 75% percentile in scores. But on the ACT, I got a 33 (a 31 my first time), which is in the 99%. So I would have to say it does not predict well.</p>
<p>It was fairly accurate for me since i took the official ACT test right after the PLAN</p>
<p>Is there any reason not to take the ACT immediately after the PLAN then, if the PLAN predicts you in the 33 - 35 ACT range? Given that I’ve only heard that scores either raise or are accurately predicted, would there really be much benefit to waiting until my junior year to take the ACT if PLAN already predicts a 33-35 ACT?</p>
<p>There is a huge maturity increase from Sophomore to Junior year, and in most cases you wont even notice it. But like how driving accidents significantly go down from age 16 to 17 one year can make a huge difference in the ACT. You’ll be more focused, more used to test taking and have better stamina, and even know more in all the sections! It’s recommended for the junior year for a reason! This is in no way shape or form meant to discourage you from taking the test as a Sophomore, go with your gut! 10 times out of 10 you will know whats better for you than anyone else on this forum. Use it for information but do whatever the hell you were going to do regardless!</p>
<p>I missed more questions on the PLAN than I did on the real ACT. Got a 30 on the PLAN (predicted 31-35 ACT) but a 36 on the ACT xD
As others have said though, you get a whole year to prepare between the two.</p>
<p>My understanding is that the projection takes into account that you will be taking the ACT as an 11th grader (PLAN is desigined for 10th graders). So the projection is not “if you take the ACT tomorrow, this is what you will most likely get”…but instead “if you take the ACT in 11th grade–this is your predicted range.” </p>
<p>So I am pretty sure the PLAN projection takes into account the maturation and increased learning that they expect you to acquire during the next year.</p>
<p>I got a 22 on the plan and ended up getting a 29 on the first official ACT I just took in December. So for me it wasn’t a good indicator of how I would do on the actual ACT.</p>
<p>Somewhat accuratly if you dont study. For the plan I was predicted 28-32. First act cold I got a 30. I then studied and got a 34 the next one.</p>
<p>The theory usually goes that you can add 10 to your PLAN score (per my counselor). However, I got a high score too, and on my score report it predicted that I would score within a specific range on the ACT. I think the prediction is a little low based on previous ACT scores though. So I would add one or two points to the high end of the score range on your PLAN report and aim for that.</p>
I got a 23 on the Plan and a 31 on the real one so it didn’t predict it for me
It was very accurate for my daughter. It predicted her score would be between 28 - 32. She got a 29 the first time she took it in Feb of her jr. Year. She got a 31 when she took it again in the fall. Had she scored one more point on any section she could have rounded up to a 32, so the PLAN prediction was right on.