<p>So I took the last ACT in June and I was so so nervous. I didn't study and took it while I had a stomach bug (it was great) and on top of everything music was playing from a concert being held at the school on that morning (like are you kidding?!) so I did HORRIBLE! I only got a 24 because I got an 18 on the science section... Guess who was throwing up in the bathroom for 20 minutes? Ok so I was sick so I am guessing I maybe could have gotten a 26, but still, that's not good enough for me. I really wanted a 30! If I study my butt off, get a tutor, do you think there is anyway I can get a 30 or above?! Thanks so much for your help!</p>
<p>Take as many practice tests as you can and get used to the test format</p>
<p>Training for the ACT is training your mind to be super analytical to data and making this a habit. Sounds like you didn’t have a great experience, but try not to get down on yourself, as you will likely raise it next time. Your score really isn’t all that bad under the circumstances. June’s test was pretty darn hard.</p>
<p>In response to your PM I was not able to reply to (being that I have less than 15 posts):</p>
<p>In an ACT context, I train my mind and analytical skills by doing practice tests, particularly the last three subjects. Over the course of about two months you should see dramatic improvement and an ability to more or less predict your score on test day. Barrons, Princeton, and Mc Graw Hill all have books with exclusively practice tests, and I own them all!</p>
<p>The ACT site has a Question of the Day, which is also an available resource. Most of all, it’s important not to be distracted by what’s going on around you. If you are like me, it’s often difficult to concentrate when your not on your own somewhere. Thus you may want to test in a public place during your prep tests. All in all, to get the best results you should take your practice tests in as close to the same condition as you would the real deal. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Yeah I get distracted so easily! If someone keeps on sneezing and blowing their nose and moving around, it makes me so annoyed! I’m going to practice at the library now, thanks for the advice!! I will also buy a review book! Thank you so so much!</p>
<p>I think do practice tests without a time limit. When I do that I go from a 22-23 to a 30-29 in math&English. Once you take like 4-5 practice tests then start doing the time limit since you will be familiar with the questions. If you can answer the questions but dont have enough time, try starting at the back.</p>
<p>If you do start doing practice tests without time limits, don’t stay in that stage long! Many students have trouble finishing the Math and Science on time, so use most of your practice tests in ACT like conditions. The library is an excellent idea, especially if yours is as loud as mine, lol.</p>