Help-what do I need to do to get a 30 or above?

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<p>So I'm signed up for the December test. I really want at least a 30, but I am aiming higher. Here are my scores for the October test:</p>

<p>Composite: 29
English: 34
Math: 26
Reading: 31
Science: 24</p>

<p>English/Writing: 32
Writing: 9</p>

<p>Ugh, suck. BUT Here is what probably killed me: our proctor didn't even write the start and end times on the board, so I foolishly didn't try to pace myself. The math section was going pretty well for me, but get this--I left 13 questions BLANK because the time ended! So I'm guessing that I missed around 20 questions WITH the thirteen blank ones? So does that mean I could have done pretty well if I had just gone faster?</p>

<p>Yeah, the science section pretty much rapes me. :(</p>

<p>What do I need to do to do better this time around? I'm thinking about adding extra applications on my calc next time (I really didn't have any that helped on the test).</p>

<p>Do I just need practice tests? Where should I get some?</p>

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<p>you cna get practice tests out of the red book (THE REAL ACT PREP GUIDE) or PR .... or that McGraw book that has like 10.</p>

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<p>I think planning out a pacing strategy before hand would be highly beneficial.</p>

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<p>Dont leave any blank, ACT doesnt take off for guesses or wrong answers.</p>