<p>I have just recently within the last week expressed interest in the ACT. I am nearing the end of my junior year and am going to have to take the test in June. I have taken 2 or 3 practice test. On every single section I can only work my way through 3/4 of the problems. I almost always never miss a question on math, reading, and english. However, my consistency of correct answers has no practical use without being able to even complete the test. I really need some advice on how I can decrease the amount of time I spend on each section. I am VERY nervous that I will never be able to develop the ability finish on time. If I take the test and am allotted an extra 10 minutes I average about a 33. So is there some potential and hope?</p>
<p>Ya you got hope dude. Getting the right information and the answers down is the first step towards getting higher scores. Taking extra time is perfectly fine at first as long as you eventually get towards completing within the time increment. I took maybe an extra 10-15min or more at the beginning to completely finish the reading and science sections thoroughly. After a couple tests though, I cut down time and on the real test I had an extra give/take 10 min for each section and I also ended up with a sweet score. It’s all about practice mate you’re fine.</p>
<p>Speed comes with competence, which builds confidence. First get super accurate (right answers). Then keep doing more until you get so familiar with them, you hardly have to think about what to do. Your brain is on auto-drive because of muscle-memory. That’s when things start to speed up and you can finish in time. Good luck!</p>