<p>So I have a cumulative GPA of 4.1 and have been tutoring for the ACT. I finally took the test and recieved my score. I got a 23. Every practice test I took, I at least got 28 on every section except science. I usually go over a little bit on time, but I have no idea how to improve my speed. Should i try SAT? My family was disappointed, I could tell. They were expecting at least a 26, and the scholarship I wanted requires a 29. So many people that I know, some even failing some classes have scored higher than me. I mean these people make me feel so stupid. School is a priority for me, and they could care less. I've always wanted a private school, low key, and all. Now, my mom is saying that public is the only way to go with this score. I'm devastated. Help!</p>
<p>Definitely try the SAT. Some people do better on one over the other.</p>
<p>And some people just don’t test well, even though they’re geniuses. </p>
<p>And some people find out later that they colored in the bubbles wrong. </p>
<p>It’s just one test.</p>
<p>The first time you take a standardized test like the ACT is always stressful. For some people, the stress drastically affects their score. It certainly doesn’t mean you’re stupid; it just means you need to determine a strategy to not get psyched out by the test.</p>
<p>What you don’t want do, though, is say “okay I just don’t test well” and leave it at that. Because in college, at LEAST half of your grade, and usually much more, will depend on your grades on a handful of tests. If you don’t have a strategy to keep the stress from getting to you, it’s not going to work.</p>
<p>charactercounts-is that a reference to kids from character ?
soryy,couldn’t help it.</p>
<p>Thanks, and is there anything anyone would suggest to help me not stress out at the actual test?</p>
<p>And, no, not a reference lol.</p>