How to raise ACT score?

Test Preparation
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Hi all! I am a senior and will be retaking the ACT this September. When I took it in April, I scored a 29. While this is competitive for the schools I am interested in, I am looking to raise it to a 31-32 so that I will receive more scholarships. Here is a breakdown of my score:

Composite: 29

English: 29
Usage/Mechanics: 17
Rhetorical Skills: 14

Mathematics: 26
Pre-Algebra: 15
Algebra/Coord Geometry: 12
Plane Geometry/Trig: 15

Reading: 30
Social Studies/Sciences: 16
Arts/Literature: 15

Science: 31

Combined English/Writing: 27
Essay: 8

As you can see, math is my poorest. I think my main problem was that I ran out of time on that section. I’m good at math, it just takes me a while to solve the problems (my calculator also wouldn’t work so that probably hurt me too).
Anyway, please let me know of any tips you have to help me. Thanks!

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Keep practicing. There are a lot of ACT tests out there (legally, of course). Get the Red Book as it has 5 real tests. Here are four more (just google them and they’ll be there): http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/act-preparation/1578135-official-act-practice-tests-complete-list-of-public-tests-p1.html

Most important tip: Keep practicing. Also, don’t spend so much time on Math that you’ll hurt the other sections. In my experience, it was pretty easy in a short time to forget how to ace the ACT. But don’t worry: practice makes perfect.

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