Currently my score is a 34 (E:35 M:36 R:32 S:34 W:12/12) I really want to push into the 36 range, not only because personal reasons, but also because I want to be as competitive as possible for selective schools.
On English: I’ve gotten a 35 the last two times (one was state/district testing, so I was mandated to take it a second time) I honestly feel like I’m doing everything right, so I don’t know how I keep missing one or two questions. How can I get closer to fixing this?
On Math: I’ve gotten a 36 the last two times as well. I generally perform well, I just don’t want to slip up and make a 35 next time, so how can I keep on my toes for math?
On Reading: I’ve also gotten a 32 the last two times for this section (I didn’t prep for the state testing, so that’s probably why they’re almost all the same.) I seem to have a problem with timing. I guessed on 4 questions. Sometimes I have trouble identifying the correct answer between two answer choices, and I don’t really have any good strategies for this section. How can I get at least a 35 in reading, because I’m aware that a 36 in reading can require a bit of luck?
On Science: My score went from a 32 to a 34. I notice that sometimes the “outside information” questions can cause me to stumble. Also I’ve found that the “how many different trials/uses for an equipment” questions can throw me off too. I really want a 35 or 36 on this section, so any tips?
On Writing: I got a perfect score on this and I really don’t want it to go down, but it’s not a big deal to me, I really just want at least a 10, and I think I’ve got this section down, if you have any additional tips, feel free to share.
I really don’t want to buy section specific prep books if I don’t have to (Like Erica Meltzer or For the Love of ACT Science) and I feel like practice would do me best, I just don’t know the best sources. I have the red book, but there’s only 3 tests and I’ve already taken 2 in prep for my last test. I also have ACT 36 for Barron’s and PR, but I still have yet to read through those
Thanks for your help!
