<p>Where should I go for test prep?</p>
<p>I ended up getting a 16 (September), 17 (June), and scored an 850 on SAT.</p>
<p>Should I take both again? Or should I stick with the ACT? Which is easier to move up? I'm really aiming for at least a 21 or 22. I'm not a good test taker at all =(</p>
<p>My weakness is mainly in Math</p>
<p>Well where are you applying? I don't know what to tell you, but pick the one you liked the most and stick with it. prep, prep, prep...</p>
<p>Kaplan test prep, while expensive, will be really beneficial. Dont' want to say this in a bad way, but going from an 850 on the SAT to a 1200 or so will be really hard with self prep. But of course all a test prep course will do is give you all the english rules, make you relearn all the stuff you've done in math in your life, and practice on reading graphs. You can do that by yourself, but you want to have an expert point out mistakes. </p>
<p>SAT is easier to move up I think from an 850 I think. ACT is much easier for me(31 compared to 1320 SAT). I would retake both with some real prep from Kaplan, but ACT should be easier because that's all about knowledge and logic than just logic(SAT).</p>
<p>Well I'm applying to UCF, FSU, USF, UNF, FGCU, Alabama, and Auburn. I have already gotten deferred from UCF due to test scores so they want me to raise my scores and then hopefully I'll get accepted. Also I' am a Senior, and should I aim for the October ACT since my colleges except UCF need scores by December to make their decision. UCF is giving me until March I just have to keep my grades up etc. =)</p>
<p>My writing score is good for my colleges 7</p>
<p>I'll help you out specifically. Get these 4 books FIRST AND FOREMOST:</p>
<p>REAL ACT GUIDE: go over the whole book because I think your scores tell me that you need some basic instructions on ACT. SAVE the tests</p>
<p>PRINCETON/KAPLAN: Do not follow their tips. JUST SAVE the tests. It is far better to develop your own "STRATEGIES" for the ACT rather than straight up imitating what a test guide tells you.</p>
<p>BARRONS: SAVE THE TESTS. They are a lot harder than the test itself, and overprepares you in every way(very effective for math/eng/reading), so you feel comfortable when you take the real one</p>
<p>I took total of 6 practice tests. 5 timed 1 untimed. Go in this order:
1. Take a test out of the Real Act Guide UNTIMED. This is for you to encounter your weakness and develop your strategies for the ACT. MAKE SURE to get a NOTEBOOk in which you'll record your mistakes with answer explanations
2. Go over all the missed ones
3. From then take half the tests you have gathered TIMED, but DO NOT DO BARRON's TESTS YET(EX)if you have 8tests, take 4).
4. Go over all the missed ones and record them in your notebook.
5. By this time, you should have some kind of strategy developed
6. Do another test out of the Real ACT Guide UNTIMED.
7. Go over all the missed ones and record them in your notebook.
8. Write down your specific strategies and follow them from then.
9. Take the rest of the tests and do the Barron's test last.
10. Few days before the test, go over your notebook. </p>
<p>This process took me about 2 weeks; I ended up getting a 31. Although not the best, Compared to last June, when I took the ACT unfamiliar, English was +8, Math was +7, and Reading was +10. Having been in your situation before, I know how you feel. So getting familiar with the ACT is the Primary object for you. Develop and use your OWN strategies wisely.
GOOD LUCK!</p>
<p>Ahh thank you soo much!! Did this method work better than an ACT class like Kaplan, PR, Studyworks, etc. I'm definitely will try your method =) </p>
<p>My college advisor suggests I get a tutor for the math but otherwise this method will raise everything else? I already have the red book</p>
<p>Thank You everyone!! I appreciate this so much I just need to get out of this "roadblock" so I can get into my college.</p>
<p>I've never taken a class, and I'm not a good test taker trust me lol
I hope this works for you gl bro</p>
<p>I really hate to say this but I just don't really have experience advising people with a 17. I mean it's a lot easier to improve, but you seriously need to get a nice understanding of the test. Just look over every English rule, same for math, practice reading passages quickly and highlighting throughout, and go straight to the questions for science to give you enough time.</p>