<p>How can I improve my ACT score from a 28 to a 30 in 1 month?
I think I did a lot better on the SAT then ACT which is rare but here are my stats
English:27
Math:32
Reading:29
Science:22 (YIKES)</p>
<p>Preferably I would like to improve my science score. Idk what happened. I was extremely unprepared for that section since im used to the CR M W for SAT. I got through 2 experiments than completely panicked. I skipped around, not really reading through and answered sporadically. I had to guess on like 15 of them at the end, it was awful.</p>
<p>Anyway do you guys have some tips on how I can do better on these sections? The problem with math was that i ran out of time with 4 questions left. I could have easily gotten a33-34 if i had enough time to answer. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>If you did better on the SAT, why not take that?</p>
<p>In terms of science, the key is practice and knowing techniques. Skip intro paragraphs, they usually aren’t necessary until you get to the questions, and even then you may not even need them. That’s a big time saver. </p>
<p>Learn graph and chart structure through practice, and be able to identify what kind of data you are looking for quickly. Most importantly, do not waste time on any question. The science section isn’t particularly hard, just a time crunch.</p>
<p>Roc2017, how do you answer the questions if you are skimming through it and not comprehending it? Especially when it asks what is the main idea or author’s purpose… I wouldn’t be able to answer that if I quickly skimmed through it.</p>
<p>Can you be more specific on your technique? I scored a 32 on reading last time, 9 point jump. I just think the passages were more easier on the December test.</p>
Conflicting Viewpoints (I think that’s what it’s called) </p>
<p>Do the data representation ones first. You can tell if a passage is this type if it has 5 questions. Skim to get a simple-minded bearing on what is being measured. Then go to the data. Quickly have a looksee at what each graph is measuring. Make a shorthand note if you notice a direct relationship between things. Then tackle the questions. </p>
<p>Move on to the experiment passages second. They have 6 questions. Note what the independent and dependent variables are. Underline important-looking terminology in the passage. Then use those two things together with your Data Representation skills. </p>
<p>Lastly comes the Conflicting Viewpoints passage (there’s only one). It has 7 questions. Treat it like a reading passage, but focus like a laser on the big picture: how are the viewpoints the same, how are they different? Come up with a shorthand notation to put next to similarities and differences. </p>
<p>Most importantly, as they’ve been saying, take 3-5 practice science tests. Read the explanations to every question to get a good grasp of the types of thought processes the questions want. The science section isn’t about science; it’s about techniques.</p>
<p>P.S. You may have known a lot of that, but hopefully it was a little useful to you (to the general public as well). I learned most of that in the Barrons ACT 36 book, and got a 34 on science. Good luck!(:</p>
<p>Don’t listen to any of the silly tactics people use on the ACT science section (i.e. do this section, then this one, then this one), just practice, practice, practice. You really have to focus and get the gist of the information presented to you whilst also going back to the information when you encounter a question that requires you to do so.</p>
<p>PS: I got a 36 on the science section so if you need any specific questions answered don’t hesitate to PM me!</p>
<p>And there are free practice exams somewhere on this forum, try using the search function.</p>