<p>Is it very difficult to increase an already high ACT score? Say from a 33 to a 34 or 35. If anyone has done this what is the best method of study? Which books? Maybe a tutor.</p>
<p>It is possible but is of course harder than increasing a score from maybe a 25 or something. If you’re gonna try to improve definitely identify the weak areas from your previous test using the score report and see if you can identify anywhere you have to strengthen up.
I would recommend the official red book of course and then seeing if a local tutor can give you full practice tests, they have programs they can run the test through to tell EXACTLY what areas you have to improve on.
Good luck. Just don’t get frustrated if you can’t improve. A 33 is great and the ACT says something like only 1 in 3 or so improve their scores after getting a 33.</p>
<p>Its extremely hard to do above a 33 because by then you’re potentially fixing about a handful of questions, which prep books can’t really help you with. I scored a 33 on my first try, then another 33, and finished with a 34 on my last one. Lastly, anything above 33 is considered the top 1% in the nation, so 33, 34, 35, and 36 May mean the same score to some adcoms.</p>
<p>That is all very helpful information. Since there is plenty of time I think it’s worth a try. I know that a point or two higher may not make the difference for admissions but I believe could help with some of the competitive scholarships.</p>
<p>I would just do a practice test every week and analyze my mistakes after finishing. The red book works well and ACT has some retired tests online. Isolate your weaknesses and practice those sections. I increased my score from a 33 to 34, but it’s a lot of work for a small point increase.</p>
<p>Do you think it’s better to do individual subject practice tests each day and study that subject immediately after or do full practice tests once per week and then study subjects through the week? </p>