<p>I think I did well on the october ACT, but at the same time I dont wanna get my hopes too high that when I see my score, I'll be disappointed. This is bothering me because I wanna believe in myself, but I also have doubts. Like sometimes you think you did well on a test and ends up getting a bad grade. Has anyone experience this feeling?</p>
<p>Absolutely. Last time I tested, I was very overconfident, and I ended up scoring lower than I did before (a test where I didn’t get my hopes up at all for my scores). I am trying to play it safe now.</p>
<p>How should I set my mindset? Should I believe in myself and believe that I did well? But might possibly get disappointed.Or should I just not care about and just check the score when it’s up? Or should I not expect too high of myself so I won’t get disappointed because my expectation is lower?</p>
<p>I took it, read the posttest thread, and basically started (only somewhat jokingly) yelling to the world that I scored a 36. So I sort of hope that I get one. Obviously I expect a lot of myself and think highly of myself, but I think this is fine. I could have missed some bubbles, or misread a question, or really just missed a question on one of those “tricky” ones that they try to get you with. This is, in fact, Highly Likely. I feel like though, even if I don’t get it, It’s good to strongly think that I have the Potential to achieve such a score for my next test date. It’s better to think, if say I get a 34, “I Could have gotten a 36. I was simply ‘unlucky’ in that I misread a simple prompt or had an eraser error” than it is “My full potential is inside this score, that’s the fact of it” even if I think the second one upon hearing others’ scores.</p>
<p>I have that problem too. I worried about my September ACT score, and when I checked my score I did not anticipate my composite (30) and my science score (36). I underestimate myself and my abilities a lot for some reason. But as for you, you should try to have a positive mindset, I think that will give you positive self-esteem.</p>
<p>However, I am also in the same position as you akidnamerob. I took the October ACT hoping I improve my scores, I think I did better in English and Writing but my reading and science score may go down. I guess I’ll find out soon!</p>
<p>I also don’t want to get my hopes too high. I’m super confident while taking the test. Then, when I go back to reading and science, my energy levels have suddenly dropped dramatically. When I exit the testing center I assume I must have done poorly and moan that my life is over, lol.</p>
<p>I think it’s best to keep confident throughout the test. When you take the ACT you need to be quick, so there’s no time to second guess your answers and doubt yourself. However, when I’m waiting for the scores I expect my lowest expected score possible. For instance, I don’t really think there’s any way I’d score lower than a 26, so I expect 27. (Considering that I strongly believe I did poorly on reading and science, this seems reasonable.) Then, if I do score as low as a 26-27, I don’t feel as disappointed in myself. If I score considerably better, then I feel really proud. It’s a win-win.</p>
<p>I’m also of the variety who are confident while taking the test, but afterward I like to underestimate so I don’t expect a 30 and end up with a 25 and cry myself to sleep lmao. Actually, 25 is what I am thinking (hoping) my composite might be at the absolute lowest. In hindsight, I do recall screwing up on some English questions, so I’m giving myself a little leeway under my former prediction of a 28 composite. I wanted at least a 30, so I guess I’ll be retaking the test in February with more knowledge of what it’s actually like (and hey, I might study this time).</p>
<p>I’m overconfident right after the test and suddenly become depressed when I get home because I’m convinced I did terribly. Going on here and finding I had most of the answers right helps, but it only does so much.
My first time I scored a 26 (I cried), and the second time I got a 29. I’ll just assume a 28, so I’m not depressed and I’ll be thoroughly happy if I get 30 + (my goal for Brown ED)</p>
<p>I felt exactly the same as you ^</p>
<p>I came out feeling confident and hoping for a 29+. I pray to God that I get a 29+. I’m exhausted and whatever score I earn, I refuse to re-take. The scores do come out at 12am for Eastern time right?</p>
<p>I believe it’s 12AM Central Time…so that’s 1AM Eastern Time</p>
<p>^ is correct, 10pm tonight pacific time.</p>
<p>I really don’t like waiting until 1am only to go to bed disappointed. But, I can’t wait until morning time lol.</p>
<p>^^ exactly so sleep till one and get up and check your score then go right back to bed lol</p>
<p>yep im going to sleep and waking up :)</p>
<p>I’m planning to retake, so I’m not too stressed out for this score. I have low expectations though, especially the science section. I really don’t want to get my hopes up so if it’s not a completely fail score, I’m satisfied for now, lol. And I might end up waiting. Only 1 AM if they do have my scores.</p>
<p>None of you have homework that will keep you up till 1 am? -_- I hate being alone…</p>
<p>what time do the scores come out?</p>
<p>The score times depend on where ur from. On the East coast I think its 1 am. Guys I’m really hoping for at least a 28. The lower end for JHU is 29, but I’ve seen a 22 ACT accepted in the school. I’m soooooooooooooo nervous. Good luck to everyone. I will pray for us all.</p>
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<p>Haha Ill be up till at least midnight doin calculus, civics homework and an essay on hamlet… -____-</p>