Is it possible to boost my ACT by four points?

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<p>I took the ACT cold turkey last April and got a 29. My highest score was a 33 in Reading, and my lowest was a 25 in Math. Science was a 27, and Writing was a 31. The Math score really shocked me because normally, math is my best subject, especially on the SAT.</p>

<p>Anyway, I was fine with that score until I realized (about 10 minutes ago) that one of my top choice schools has an automatic scholarship that completely waives all tuition and fees, AND pays me $2000 if I get a 33 on the ACT.</p>

<p>So, obviously, this is a pretty big deal. I'm looking at saving upwards of $80,000 if I can get a 33. Paying for tutors and prep books is no longer an issue, if it can get me that 33! </p>

<p>How should I approach this? Which prep books are best? Do you think tutoring is beneficial (I've always wondered if the tutor actually helps the score, if it's really just from the student doing so many practice problems)? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Barron’s sounds right up your alley. I’m aiming for a 33+ as well!
Best of luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks TheMizu! At least we’re in this together, best of luck to you too!</p>

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<p>How do you find out what minimum standardized test scores you need to receive automatic scholarships?</p>

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<p>Is the school that you interest in superscore the ACT scores? If so, take the real test a few times and see.</p>

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<p>nexus, its usually on their college website. Should be under scholarships. For most non ivy leagues, if u got national merit you get everything covered.</p>

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<p>Foshoooo thanks!</p>

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<p>@4kidsdad- Well the problem is that I’m a senior, so I only have one more shot to take the ACT :frowning: </p>

<p>I don’t even think I’m going to look into if they superscore or not until after I take the test, because I have a feeling that if I know they superscore, I won’t work as hard at studying for it lol</p>