<p>My ACT composite is a 28 as of now. I am trying to break 30 in October.
Math: 28 (I think I can bring that up to a 30)
Reading 33 :)
Science 27 (I also think I can bring that up)
English: 24 (Yikes...)
So what do you guys recommend I do to better prepare myself for the October ACT? What helped you guys on the English Section? Do you think that a 30 is a realistic goal? </p>
<p>Look up English grammar/ punctuation rules( when to use commas, semicolons, etc…), make flashcards and memorize them. Take practice tests and identify where you make mistakes so you can focus specifically on those.
I did that and got my English score from 30 to 33. I also finished the test with 15 minutes left to check my answers.
My first ACT score was 27 and I got it up to 30, so yes it is definitely a realistic goal. Good Luck!</p>
<p>Overall thats a great ACT, especially with that reading score. English shouldnt be a big worry, but there are a few things you can do. To start, I took my first ACT and scored a 28 
My breakdown was a 26 in math, a 29 in english, a 27 in reading, and a 28 in science (the essay was a 7). Three weeks ago I took my second one and got a 31 composite with a 33 in math (huge jump :)), a 32 in english, a 30 in reading, and a 28 in science (■■■…) and the essay is still being scored. For me, I first developed a formula for writing the essays. What I recognized was keep it to four paragraphs. I always started with a thesis question in the intro and ended the intro with my answer. Paragraph two was two examples and how it relates. Paragraph three was a counterargument and a refute. Paragraph four tied the two together. As for the MC, I printed how a 12 page packet (google ACT grammar rules) and made sure I had them down. Unfortunately, you typically lose points on meaningless rules like to vs too or their, there, and they’re so make sure you know those. As for the rest, try and take a practice test 1x per week and in between cycle through the ones you got wrong, making sure you know why and maybe find a few problems to practice the concept. If you wanna bring the math up, which I think I figured out how haha, absolutely print off the math review packet (ACT Math rules). I also bought the barrons ACT Math and Science book (though Im blaming the science section for being BS) and took a practice test twice a week, going through the problems and conducting speed rounds to make sure I’ve got the concepts down pat. Also, and I cannot stress this enough, time yourself on practice tests and subtract 1 minute. I know it doesn’t seem large, but the ACT is strained on time, and having 1 minute left over can mean the difference between a 28 and a 30. As for science I cant give you advice because obviously I dont have any and for reading I got a 36 twice on the practice tests but I guess I just couldnt deliver. Good luck and youll do well! </p>
<p>You probably have a similar issue as my daughter’s given the similarity of scores. Take a practice English section test. Look closely at the subsection scores. She got almost perfect scores in Rhetoric and almost no correct answers in Usage. I had her study the Usage (think grammar and sentence structure). Once she nailed that, her score went up to 34 (from around 25, maybe 27). </p>
<p>Practice alone will probably raise your Science and Math scores but look at the subsection scores in Math as well. That may show weaknesses that should be addressed. Good luck.</p>
<p>In February, I got a 29 English, still waiting for September scores, but i saw a dramatic improvement in practice test scores after reading Barron 36</p>
<p>Got scores today, got a 32 in english, can help u in others except reading, but Barron’s helped a lot for only english(Barron’s 36)</p>
<p>My english went from a 26 to a 32. I agree ^ I focused on the Barron’s 36 grammar/english section and it helps A LOT to take note on all the grammar rules. You’d be surprised by how many mistakes we all make grammatically lol.</p>