<p>As a 15 year old sophomore, I got a 26 on the ACT. My only preparation was one practice test on the english section, and one practice test on the math on The Real ACT Prep Guide; I was too lazy to take the reading or science sections at the time.</p>
<p>26 English
29 Math
25 Reading
22 Science</p>
<p>My english score was disappointing because I got a 30 on the practice test. That math score was pretty much what I expected, but with studying I know I can get above a 30. The reading score, since I never read recreationally, was actually better than I thought it would be. And the science was VERY unexpected; science is my second favorite subject to math...I'm not sure what happened. </p>
<p>And I plan on taking it at least four more times next year as a junior. </p>
<p>So, with 5-6 hours of preparation for each of my next 4 ACT's, what should I expect to be my high score?</p>
<p>or why dont you plan on studying a lot and getting it done ONCE? remember, schools dont mix and match composites to create a new ACT composite. you cant take a 32 english on one test and combine it with a 30 math from another test. so instead of only preparing for 5-6 hours, study a lot a lot a lot for 1 test and get it over with. a 30 could be in your future if you focus on doing well the first time instead of relying on the other tests to "save your life"</p>
<p>I realize that colleges don't take your best scores from each section. I know. I want to take it as many times as possible to ensure getting my best possible score. </p>
<p>So my question is: How much should my 26 improve to after taking it four more times as a junior..... and if I actually study for each test? What's my best case scenario, and what's my worst case?</p>
<p>I think you can expect it to gradually increase overtime as you study more and get more experience with the test, and just taking more higher level classes...</p>
<p>Personally, mine increased quite a bit, but most people I know increased say 1-4 points. I got a 27 Sophomore year, then took it three times my Junior year, with a 30 in February, 31 in March (Michigan Merit Exam) and finished with a 34 in June.</p>
<p>i took the ACT as a freshman in high school and got a 28. I took it again at the end of junior year and got a 35. </p>
<p>I didn't do any prep in between either. I think I just knew more in general, was a more confident test taker (after slews of APs) and managed my time a little better.</p>
<p>And yeah, the science section isn't very legit. It is basically graphical analysis. </p>
<p>So it is a definite possibility that you can bring your score above a 30.</p>
<p>Uh the reason why i got a 18 in the first time is bc i didnt even know what was the test about, it was the second month since I arrived to the States, and I just had 3 years of english before IN SPAIN.
teachers told me: u gotta take the ACT. and im like *** is that? whatever...
i was even happy when I got my 18 bc i thought the best score was a 20..
anyhow then I realized the test was important, I prepared for it and in two months or smth like that I took it again and I got a 30.
Eng: 25
Math: 36
Reading: 23
Science: 36</p>
<p>Sophomore June Score: 31
Junior June Score:35
no prep.</p>
<p>ALSO: 18 to 30: perfect math, perfect science. Crappy english.reading. Nice try to make it seem legit, but you are telling lies. Science takes a good understanding of the english language as does some tricky math problems. That increase is not possible. You didn't do that poorly on english/reading the first time even if you did blind guesses because of the 25%. Your math/science would still have been relatively high. Do the math or tell the truth.</p>
<p>Getting a 36 on science is not that difficult if you have a pretty good science background. That's what it is all about on the ACT. If you have covered the material that they are talking about in school, you are at a huge advantage.</p>