<p>Hi! I'm a junior and have taken the ACT twice (Sept. and Oct.).
Sept. 31C, 34E, 28M, 34R, 26S
Oct. 29C, 32E, 28M, 27R (I really didn't try on it. I was so done lol) 29S</p>
<p>So one of the colleges I'm looking into gives out really good merit scholarships for students with ACT scores around 33+ (superscored). I have reading and English down, but not I really need to buckle down and get math and science up. </p>
<p>My math has stayed the same, which I guess isn't a bad thing. I wasn't expecting such a high score on either test, because it was really hard in my opinion. When I take math practice tests, the first 30-40 questions I miss very few. The latter part of the test I miss a lot though. Some of the harder problems at the end I have absolutely no idea how to do.</p>
<p>For science, it's hit or miss for me, with everything being dependent on the difficulties of the passages. Either I "click" with them and understand them or I don't. </p>
<p>Anyways, I'm sure people ask this a lot, but how do improve these sections? I have the Barron's book for math and science, so I'll work through it. Are there any success stories from you all drastically improving your math and science scores?</p>
<p>Hey!
I’m in the same situation as yours but my weakest parts are English and Reading.
Anyway, I haven’t taken the ACT yet, but I’m siting for it in this December. I am scoring above 30 in Maths. I would suggest you to buy a SAT Maths subject book for ACT math. I studied Princeton Review for my SAT subject test. You will find the book hard at first but you’ll get used t it, after finishing the book go back to ACT Maths portion and you’ll see the difference. ACT maths is not hard like the subject test but the question styles are similar. I am studying the ACT from “Cracking the ACT Princeton review” and I don’t think that the maths portion of this book going to help anyone significantly on their test unless he/she is knows the concepts already. So I would suggest you to read from the SAT subject test book for maths portion. </p>
<p>Many can disagree with this, but I found it helpful.</p>
<p>Thanks @CrypticDestiny29 I’m actually going to try the SAT since they don’t have a science section. Math might still be tough but math I can definitely improve. </p>
<p>@deppnisht I just took an SAT practice test yesterday. It was my first time ever taking the SAT. Timing was a lot looser on it, so I finished going at a comfortable pace. If you’re ever tripped up with time, definitely try the SAT! I was reluctant to, but it looks like I’ll be abandoning the ACT for it. </p>
<p>@Arshaanm For science, do the 5, 6, 7 strategy. (Do 5 question passages first, then 6, and then 7.)
For reading, I skimmed the passages very quickly and wrote a one word note in the margins so I knew what each paragraph was about so I could quickly reference it. </p>
<p>@deppnisht SAT is much more manageable overall for me. So glad I tried it! </p>
<p>For the science they give you all of the information needed to get all of the answers. Just read the info methodically and keep in mind that all of the answeres are there. Practice learning how to deduct the info from the passages, rather than actually practice on “doing the science” This is how I prepared for it and only did on practice science section and I ended up getting a 36 on it. Good Luck!</p>