How can you increase your ACT reading score from a 23ish to a 30?

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<p>I just took the June ACT and to my dismay I found that although the rest of my scores were moderate (32 E, 36 M, 29 S), I scored a 23 on reading.... </p>

<p>So over the summer I decided that I will work on increasing the reading score to at least a 30.
But I have no clear idea, except reading lots of books (as I rarely read any books...).</p>

<p>Please share any tips and strategies if you've been in a similar situation as I.
Also if you know of any classic novels that are good to read and will boost my vocabulary (I would say my vocabulary is equivalent to a rising freshman in high school.. while I'm a rising senior..), etc... please let me know.</p>

<p>One other thing... what should I do if I've exhausted all my testing materials. I mean I've taken all the ACT Tests available (PR, PR 1296, Red Book, Barron's 36), so should I retake the tests (which I've already done for the reading section..), or take the more inaccurate practice tests (McGrawhill and Barrons).</p>

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<p>This is my strategy. I don’t do what most of the books say, which is to skim through while making notes. This may work for some people but not me. What I do is read the passage through for about 2-3 minutes. This takes time, but leaves me far more equipped to answer the questions. My thinking is why waste time referencing the passage when you can just reference your own brain? This strategy may not work for you, but it got me a 32 in June, so you may want to try it on a few practice tests.</p>