<p>Hey you all, I having a couple questions on the ACTs, and I think this would be the best place to go. First, I have a 2120 on my SATs, with a 670 Math, 690 Critical Reading, and a 760 Writing. When it comes to math, I am actually pretty good, getting a 6 on the IB Math test last year, while I am pretty good at English and Writing. I am applying to some top notch schools, so I am aiming for around a 34 on the ACTs to give myself an actual chance. I have yet to take the ACTs, because I just kept trying to do well on the SATs, but I think that I should attempt it because I do very well in school and I have heard school performance correlates A BIT better to ACT scores and SAT scores. </p>
<p>So, what I am getting around to under all this unnecessary information is that I am planning to take the ACTs in Dec. and I was wondering if you all had any pointers. Books? Tips? I have only ONE chance on this, so I need to do my best the first time.</p>
<p>Princeton Review: Cracking the ACT. Take the practice tests with the actual time limits, and you’ll score high. I took a couple full-length exams out of here and scored a 30 the first and only time I took the test.</p>
<p>^ How did you do on the SATs? What was the hardest section? While a 30 is nice, I am looking for a score which is better than the 2120, so a 33 or above, preferably 34 or higher, would be perfect. :)</p>
<p>The most difficult part of the ACT is the time restrictions. In order to hit your mark, I definitely suggest that you purchase the red ACT book (the real act I think its called; it uses actual ACT tests) and work every practice test with the time restraints.</p>
<p>As for direct preparation, I have found that the Princeton Review’s English and Math sections are excellent. Good luck!</p>