<p>or how have you in the past? Just thought it would be interesting to know. </p>
<p>I'm looking to raise my score as much as possible. In June I got a 31 and I also just took the September ACT. I still have a year, so I think that I have a pretty good chance at raising it. I have Barron's 36, The Real ACT Prep, 4 older versions of the ACT, and PR Cracking the ACT and 1296(?) ACT Practice Questions. I plan on taking the ACT again in March (or possibly February) and September. When should I start studying hardcore? How often should I take practice tests?</p>
<p>I received a 33 on my first go-round. I took two practice tests in the official ACT prep book.</p>
<p>And I just took the ACT for a second time. I studied for five days–one day for each section plus one day for the writing. I studied all of this from the official ACT prep book, again. I expect to receive a 34 or 35.</p>
<p>Real preparation isn’t found in prep books, though. If you want to study hardcore with prep books, go ahead. It’s given many people a perfect score. Your daily academic life and intellectual vitality help the most.</p>
<p>Quoted for truth. I received a 32 my first go round by taking 3 practice tests. Actually, I didn’t even time myself on those tests, let alone taking the full tests (if i did, I would have gotten a much lower score). I believe i took 5-6 sections of those three practice tests. My rigorous academic life helped with that achievement</p>
<p>Lol I’ve never taken a practice test…but I believe reading books or whatever you can get your hands on (as long as you understand it) helps a lot. Perfect reading score :D</p>
<p>^your lack of taking practice tests is compensated by the amount of books you have read whereas my lack of reading books is partially compensated by the amount of practice tests (i didn’t get a perfect reading score). I see less work on my side of the perspective.</p>
<p>Ha well honestly it’s not all necessarily books…I’m an obsessive article reader. These help because they are not always perfect, so you get good at catching mistakes, and they keep you up to date on current events. (oh and all kinds of styles of writing…with way less time than books )</p>
<p>For my last test though, I do plan on doing some practice tests. Mainly for math and science :(</p>
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