How to raise 22 ACT score to a 25?

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<p>I've been preparing for the ACT for a long time and I've been using almost every type of test prep book: McGraw Hill, Kaplan, Barrons, Princeton Review, ACT, etc. But I just can't seem to get a 25 on the ACT. First test I took in February and I got a 21 (55% percentile), second test I took in March and I got a 22 (62%). I already took a ACT class in high school form a term (it wasn't helpful) and I took a speedreading class. I study for the ACT everyday 1-2 hours a day.</p>

<p>Here are the details</p>

<p>February
English 19
Mathematics 25
Reading 22
Science 19
Combined English/Writing 19</p>

<p>March
English 22
Mathematics 21
Reading 21
Science 24
Combined English/Writing 20</p>

<p>BTW I hope to attend Michigan State University to major in accounting. I suppose I'm "stupid", but I don't believe in giving up.</p>

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<p>Do you really study for the ACT 1-2 hours a day? How do you study? After you do the problems do you check your answers? If you got it wrong, do you find out why you got it wrong? Maybe get a tutor or ask a teacher if there’s anything wrong with your study strategy?</p>

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<p>Are you a successful student? Have you taken the SAT?
There’s bound to be something wrong with your method is you study that much and still score so low.</p>

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<p>This is completely off-topic, but even though I’ve never met you, you inspire me o_o</p>

<p>Anyways, good luck.</p>

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<p>Take the SAT I had a similiar problem I got a 24 to 25 after taking the ACT like 4 times but I would get like 27s on the practice tests I took the SAT and scored the equilavent to a 28 on the ACT. I hate the ACT with a passion</p>

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<p>For me, the ACT was way easier then the SAT. I think it all comes down to personal preference.</p>

<p>As for yourself, what do you normally get on practice tests? I hate to be a jerk, but sometimes you can only top out at a certain number before it just becomes redundant to take it again. </p>

<p>However, what I did to help me study (and I got a 29 on my ACT) was to take each section at a time, for the allotted time length. (Like, I would do the English section for 45 mins.) Try and “simulate” the testing conditions, so like no distractions, no TV on, no computer, etc. After completing a section, go and check your answers, and READ the reasons for the answers. I honestly think it helps. I never took a complete test in one sitting, but just did 4 sections over a day. I think this will help you focus on sections and give you a better idea of what your strengths and weaknesses are.</p>

<p>How long have you been studying for the ACT, btw? You DID increase from Feb. to Mar., and although your math dropped, at least you know you can at least get a 25 in that cat. FWIW: I took the ACT 3 times, and got a 27, a 29, and another 29. <em>Although, my first 29 was rounded up, and my last 29 was rounded down</em>, and probably did around 15 practice tests. And my SAT score was 1720.</p>

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<p>Take a class on it. I took Kaplan’s class and it raised my SAT a nice amount</p>

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<p>Well you improved english and science, that’s great. It looks like the math is more of a problem. Obviously the problems change every time… but there are some that are ALWAYS on the test. A good tutor can help you with that. I also recommend the sparknotes ACT math and science workbook- it’s good to teach you the basic math problems that are always on the test. Also try guessing B for every answer you don’t know- you’re guaranteed to earn easy points that way. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Theres no way you study for 1-2 hours a day with that score and if you do, you’re not doing it efficiently. Go to the ACT website and go over a few practice questions and on the english section just read it thoroughly and choose the answer that sounds the best</p>

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<p>Im beginning to question not your ability, and drive… but your school and your teachers teaching. </p>

<p>The ACT is a achievement exam, based off what you learned in class.</p>

<p>My brother who came from china last year and spoke 0 english scored a 23. </p>

<p>If you maybe provide us with what classes you are taking and what yout think the problem is, we can better help you.</p>

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<p>How do you get a 23 on an English language test when you don’t know English?</p>

<p>:/</p>

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<p>^ he studied his a55 off. he still hasnt settled and wont until he gets a 25.</p>

<p>in one year, you can learn alot, especially if you have great teachers and friends.</p>

<p>E: 21
M:31
R:12
S:28</p>

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<p>I agree;
I prefer the SAT than the ACT</p>

<p>I took the ACT 3 times (for the first two my scores were both 27 and my third score is being released on Wednesday),</p>

<p>and a 27 is equivalent to a 1820 on the SAT reasoning test,</p>

<p>but in March I took the SAT and ended up with a 2080 which is equivalent to between a 31-32 on the ACT…</p>

<p>so don’t just lose confidence after doing one test,but try also the other test,you’ll get a completely different result…</p>

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<p>Im all over the place</p>

<p>First ACT I got a 22 as well…then the second time in October I got a 26…this past time in April, I probably got a 20-22.</p>