<p>Hello everyone, I have been a long-time reader but a new poster to CC. Anyways I am taking my first ACT in October and I was wondering if the gurus here can give me some advice. I am a Sophomore so there is time for me to retake should I need to.</p>
<p>After averaging my 3 practice ACT's (2 printed online from ACT, 1 from "The Real ACT Prep Guide") I got:</p>
<p>31 English (30,31,31)
31 Math (32,29,31)
31 Reading (26,34,32)
34 Science (36,34,33)</p>
<p>Composite:32 (31,32,33)</p>
<p>My goal is a 33 or higher, is there any tips you guys can give me? Thank you!</p>
<p>Don’t send any of your ACT scores to colleges until you have taken it however many times you like. I made the mistake of sending my first ACT score before I took it again and my second score was much better.</p>
<p>Do not be fooled by practice ACT Science tests. They are always very easy. The real deal is pretty difficult (Science only). Be vigilant; don’t overthink.</p>
<p>It’s ironic that I have done horribly on the Science section in practice but I actually scored a 35 on the September test (thanks to the curve). I think it’s because I decided on test day to read the questions first and go directly to the graphs and tables. Saved so much time :D</p>
<p>work quickly and reading and science. Science you have to blow through 7 passages in 35 minutes. Math and English are pretty easy.</p>