<p>Searching through the "score predictions" thread, there are numerous cc'ers predicting scores of 33+. This may not be their actual score but I'm assuming that a CC prediction is pretty close to the score they'll receive. So, my question is, realistically how do you guys study? There's only one real ACT book out, and that only has 3 practice tests. Do you just keep reviewing those 3 practice tests or is there some underlying mysterious ACT secret that I'm not quite getting?</p>
<p>P.S. my score range is ~29-30, i want a 33+</p>
<p>i used the red book, did all 3practice tests and then reviewed which ones i got wrong and why like 2-3 times (especially the day before the test)</p>
<p>for math/english just practice and learn the rules, for science and reading practice but more importantly practice reading quickly while still picking up details. I’ve had some success with underlining parts that I think will be important, gotta get in the head of the test writers</p>
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<li><p>Practice by taking the actual test (I mean take the ACT a few times). You can’t recreate real test conditions. Learn what you did wrong here; create strategies for yourself.</p></li>
<li><p>Take the practice tests in the Red Book the day before and practice those strategies.</p></li>
<li><p>Hope you get a bit lucky on test day</p></li>
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<p>^ probably not the best idea. Not only are you wasting a lot of time and money, but some really good colleges now require you to send ALL your scores…lol and if they see that you took the ACT twenty times…</p>
<p>Vince011 they can say they want all your scores, but legally you dont have to send all of them and they will not be able to find out how many times you took it. Unlike the SAT, ACt only sends scores the taker CHOOSES to send. the SAT on the other hand sends every test score.</p>
<p>I literally hate studying period. I didnt study the first time and I got a 28. On the time i got a 28, I got a 21 on reading so I studied only for reading and managed to get it up to a 29 so just go over your weak parts and youll do fine! I ended up getting a 31 composite</p>
<p>Studied for the SAT xD. Maybe if I devoted time to the ACT I could do better, but I thought I absolutely bombed the ACT science (guessed the last two questions without reading them due to time constraints) and got 31 on that section…</p>
<p>My advice would be to either place emphasis on the SAT or the ACT and stick with it unless it’s going really badly… Now I’m stuck with the SAT since that’s what I prepped for.</p>
<p>The secret to the ACT is time and stamina. If the ACT were an un-timed test, most everyone would get a near perfect score. To succeed, you must first conquer the time-limit of each section, then practice building up your ability to concentrate for longer periods of time. Practice each section (especially the science) with a timer or watch that is set to 5 minutes less than the allowable time you have for each section. Practice only one section at a time until you can consistently score a 34-36 with 5 minutes remaining on the clock. Then do two sections together (English and Math, or Reading and Science). Again, set a timer to 5 minutes less than the allowable time you have for each section. Then do 3 sections (English, Math, Science, or English, Math, Reading). Again, set a timer to 5 minutes less than the allowable time. Finally, take several practice tests with all 4 sections – and don’t forget to set a timer for 5 minutes less than the allowable time you have for each section. By following the above stratagey, my two kids were able to take the ACT, one time each, and score composites of 34 and 36. They’re no smarter than the average kids, they just had a drill sergeant as a coach.</p>