<p>i was wondering if any of you has experienced the PLAN test NOT being an accurate estimate of your ACT score. i'm a little disappointed with my PLAN score, and i was wondering if anyone has scored much higher than his/her estimate. any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks.</p>
<p>The PLAN test is pretty ridiculous, imho, and does NOT coincide with what you will actually receive with the ACT. I'm sure for tons of students, that was the case, but it definitely wasn't for me. I was disappointed with my predicted scores, but my actual score was 7 or so points higher. Don't be too worried about it at all.</p>
<p>wait should i buy the PLAN test?
What is the difference between the five dollar sample tests?</p>
<p>thanks a lot, saint paul. by the way, what did you use to prep? I'm debating whether i should buy PR Cracking the ACT or ACT for Brainiacs in addition to the Real ACT Prep Guide. any input would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>I personally wouldn't take the PLAN test. It is a waste of everything. It does not give accurate measures, especially in my case.</p>
<p>I bought a lot of prep books, but I would only recommend PR Cracking the ACT (for the content) and The Real Act (for the practice tests).. those together are pretty amazing.</p>
<p>Kaplan: Too vague, questions don't resemble ACT questions enough (too easy).
Barrons: Too comprehensive/uninteresting, questions don't resemble ACT questions enough (too difficult).</p>
<p>I didn't get ACT for Brainiacs, but I have heard a lot of good stuff about it (quick and thorough), so it's probably worth a shot.</p>
<p>edit:
ps, don't let your PLAN results bother you at all. Seriously. You have to just.. trust me.</p>
<p>Thank you so much, you make me feel a whole lot better. And i'll get right on ordering a copy of Cracking the ACT.</p>
<p>it was accurate for me. my predicted range for the PLAN was 29-33 or something like that, and i got a 30 on the real thing.</p>
<p>I guess it can be a starting point. I find most people improve 6-7 pts. but then again my friend got 24 soph year and 35 senior year. So it all depends.</p>