<p>I got a 34 composite on April Act:
34 reading
32 math
34 writing
34 science</p>
<p>I was surprised by my sub scores because math and science are by far my best subjects in school and on the test.</p>
<p>Anyway, I really want to improve to a 35 in June, but I don't really know what I can do to get there...
If anyone has any advice that would be great </p>
<p>Did you take a lot of practice tests before the actual test? If you didn’t, that would probably be a good place to start.</p>
<p>I took one real practice a few months before, and then I split one up into sections and did that a few weeks before, and then did the same thing the Wednesday before the test.</p>
<p>In reality, I do not see the need to increase your score to a 35/36. If you look at all of the top schools (Ivy, Stanford, etc.), their ACT test scores for the middle 50% of accepted students are around 32-35. Once you hit that benchmark, the better test score isn’t going to increase your chances of getting in. If you listen to the admissions counselors from the top schools in the country, they will say that a large proportion of their applicants are all the same in academics, and (once you hit that benchmark) they consider your extracurriculars, letters of recommendation, and essay. If you would like to spend time and focus on getting up your score (which in reality, you might study ten times harder for the next test and still do virtually the same) go ahead. But instead, I suggest working on building you application (for where ever you plan on applying). DO things you love. Think about your essay. Continue to focus on school. Sorry if this seemed a little negative, but I just think you are fine.</p>
<p>Also, a 34 on the ACT places you in the 99th Percentile. That is the same percentile that a 35 or a 36 places you in. </p>
<p>^I agree. Do something else with your time. </p>
<p>I always found that weird too. I have a big preference towards math and science in school, but I have ironically scored worse on those sections on practice tests and whatnot, and I suspect the same will happen for me when i get my scores back for the last test.</p>
<p>Anyway, a 34 is a great score. I agree with the above posters, I do not really think you need to take it. Forget about any of your peers who may have scored higher, once you hit 32/33 you are just as competitive as any other intelligent candidate for Ivies. Much better ways to spend your time than improving your admissions chances by .0003%.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>