Only studied the night before taking the Dec. 12th exam (I know I shouldn’t have, but it is what it is). I got a 24…I thought I did better, but I guess not. Is it possible to go up to a 30+ on the February test? I haven’t read anyone on CC increase their composite score by 5+ points.
If you actually study you could. You won’t know until you try.
Please study.
My composite score went up 4 points between September and October (and I didn’t study at all in between). I’m sure 5+ points is possible, but you definitely need to take practice tests.
@intparent @theofrelord @Nevets04 Thanks! I will make sure to work harder!
Yes, it’s possible. I improved by 7 points in one test and currently have a 32. Here’s something nobody will tell you or wants to admit: The test is pretty much all practicing. Any somewhat intelligent student can get a 33+ through practice. Think about it. The ACT must be a fair comparison of high school students and, therefore, cannot punish you if you do not have the same opportunities available to you. For example, they cannot test on material learned in AP classes because the classes are not 100 percent universal. Therefore, the test must be comprised of concepts that EVERY high school Junior has had available to them. The concepts on this test are not very challenging. So what prevents everyone from scoring in the 30s? Timing. The ACT intentionally puts large time restraints on you to compensate for the straightforward material. This is also why the SAT gives more time as it is more centered on application of knowledge and problem solving. ACT is about efficiency. The people who disagree with this are the ones whom love to flaunt around their scores as a means of seeming intelligent. No high scoring student wants to believe that you can “study” for this test. If you want to boast about your ACT score, fine. However, brag about the effort put into getting that score, not your supposed “intellect.” The ACT is not an IQ test.
@EcSkater Thanks! That’s a really detailed explanation! I will definitely start practicing tests.